advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
to borrow; to have a loan; to hire; to rent; to buy on credit
calculator (electronic); pocket calculator
ordering (materials); placing an order; order
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
routine work; everyday work
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
thereafter; after doing that; followed by
Kepler (astronomer); Kobler
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
catalogue; catalog; inventory; certificate indicating an impending gift
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
to hand over; to surrender
kapow; bang; bulging; filled to bursting; prostitute (catering to Occupation soldiers in Japan after WWII)
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
man; male; masculine gender
whispering into a person's ear
presentation (of documents); submission (of an application, report, etc.); production (e.g. of evidence); introduction (e.g. of a bill); filing; turning in
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
effect; virtue; efficacy; impression
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; preeminence; distinction; extraordinariness
reference; example; inquiry (about a product, business deal, etc.); enquiry; being summoned to appear to court; witness
tranquilizer; tranquiliser
upper class; upper echelons of society; the rich and powerful; the elite
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
main force; chief object; mainline