what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
acquisition; obtaining; coming to hand
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
to hang one's head; to droop one's head
government office; public office
independence; self-reliance
support; backing; aid; assistance
institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)
illegal entry (into a country); illegal immigration
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
suddenly (hit); with a slap; sharply (glance, glare, etc.); fiercely; suddenly; all of a sudden
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
ridding oneself; freeing oneself of; growing out of; overcoming; outgrowing
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
debt collection; debt collector
anything and everything; just about everything
to get fed up with; to get sick of; to become disgusted with
speech and conduct; words and deeds
odds and ends; all; every
cultivation; refinement; culture; education
views; opinion; discernment; pride; self-respect
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
to feel right; to sit well with one; to be happy about; to suit to a T; to fit well together
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
loser; failure; underdog; unmarried and childless older woman
ninth day of the month; nine days
fifth day of the month; five days
curry (esp. Japanese curry); rice and curry
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
to come to the point; to get straight to the point; to speak frankly; to speak plainly; to talk straight
expression; presentation; representation; notation
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse
self-consciousness; self-awareness