integration; unification; unity; combination; consolidation; synthesis
just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
eyewitness report; eyewitness information
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
Nessie (i.e. the Loch Ness monster)
tsuchinoko; mythical snake-like creature with thick midsection
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
together; at the same time; same; identical
tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
all kinds of things; various things; large number of people
cupboard; locker; closet; wardrobe; cabinet
badge (sewn on clothing); embroidered badge; emblem; sticker (with illustrated design)
to be placed on; to be set on; to be piled on; to appear (in print); to be mentioned; to be recorded
part-time job; side job; part-time worker; albite
getting an advance (on one's salary)
mama; mamma; mom; female proprietress (of a bar, etc.)
begging; pestering; pleading; coaxing
sponging (e.g. off one's parents); sponger
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of
to depend on somebody else's (financial) support (usu. one's parents')
filial piety; being kind to one's parents; taking care of one's parents
selfishness; egotism; egoism; (being) self-centered; without consulting; (doing) as one pleases
no, not like that (but like this)
way of living; manner of living; lifestyle
(mental) attitude; way of thinking; attention; care; prudence; intention
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
staunch; hardcore; dyed-in-the-wool; metal reinforcement
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...