older brother and younger sister
to get on well (with a person); (lit.) to be a good match with one's horse (e.g. of a rider)
brimming with health (vigor, vigour); full of vitality; full of health
to surround; to crowd around
muscular; lean (of a company's operations, etc.)
(addressee's) name; (recipient's) name and address
writing paper; stationery; notepaper
one copy (of a document); one letter; one-way traffic; pure straight; winning hand containing nine consecutive tiles of the same suit (i.e. 1-9)
to hang up; to end a telephone conversation
in a few days; in the near future; soon; one of these days
report; return (e.g. tax); statement; declaration; notification; filing
top brass; upper echelon; higher-ups; top management; upper reaches; top of the pile
counter; window; teller window; contact person; point of contact
establishment; opening; setting up; inauguration
inquiry counter; consulting service; assistance service
balloon (esp. small, toy variety); airship; blimp
passing the baton (in a relay race); baton pass; baton handoff; passing the baton; handing over (a job, responsibility over something, etc.)
(examination) failure; rejection; disqualification
marking; grading; scoring
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
the way one works; one's working manner
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
to loathe to part (with); to be reluctant to leave (someone)
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
to burn; to kindle; to heat (a bath); to light (a stove); to use (a camera flash)
flash (esp. of a camera); flashlight; very short scene in a film or TV show; newsflash
cheese; tee (piping); T-joint; cheese (said when taking a photograph)
meeting up; gathering; assembly; set
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
to love; to be attached to; to cherish; to caress
something unusual; something wrong; mishap; accident; serious condition (e.g. after an injury); different situation
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
(sleeping) peacefully; quietly; soundly
victory or defeat; victory and defeat
apologies for the crude food
to diffuse; to spread throughout; to prevail; to become widespread; to reach everyone
high dimension; higher dimensions
dedication; offering; presentation; oblation
to be possessed by a god; to not act like oneself; to behave oddly; to be awesome; to be extreme
solemn; sublime; grand; magnificent; impressive