at first; in the beginning; originally
to set somebody to work in an arrogant fashion; to push somebody around; (lit.) to indicate by pointing one's chin; to chatter; to jaw; to jabber
empty seat; unoccupied seat; vacancy; vacant post
harmonious; peaceful; congenial; friendly; happy
to rouse anger; to provoke wrath; to offend
could result in (something undesirable); might end up (doing, happening); run the risk of
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
reconciliation; make peace with
to dodge (e.g. a question); to evade; to sidestep; to give (someone) the slip
to confuse (someone); to befuddle; to bewilder; to mystify; to throw up a smokescreen; (lit.) to surround with smoke
to trust; to relax one's guard (around)
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
even if; even though; however; no matter how
to have one's faults exposed; to have one's secrets blown
completely satisfied; as pleased as can be
good at storytelling; good at telling (funny) stories; having the gift of gab
contention; competition; rivalry; quarrel
to be understood by each other (of thoughts, feelings, etc.); to be comprehended; to exchange with each other (thoughts, feelings, etc.); to express to each other (e.g. intentions); to communicate with each other
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
prime location (for offices, housing, etc.); best district (in town); excellent piece of land
to dig; to excavate; to delve into; to dig up (e.g. vegetables); (for two men) to have anal sex
flexible; lithe; soft; pliable
closing up shop (for the day); stopping business; going out of business
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
to be finished; to be completed; to be done
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
already known; well-known
to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying
pay; salary; wages; allowance; grant; supply
small sum (e.g. of money); small denomination
conversion (e.g. yen to dollars); change; exchange; translation (numerical)
stability; security; equilibrium
to rule over; to govern; to command; to integrate; to consolidate; to unite
business hours; opening hours; office hours
counter for suits of clothing; arriving at ...
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
proud; boastful; bragging; conceited
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
crossing; passage; importing; import; wandering; wanderer; migration