even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
son-in-law taken (adopted) into family
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
black-market dealings; underhand transactions; shady trading; secret dealings; secret arrangement
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
transactions; dealings; business
to narrow; to reduce; to contract
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
bank; banking institution
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
to hesitate; to hold back; to be reluctant; to be unwilling; to have loose painful bowel movement; to suffer from tenesmus
to be at a complete loss; to be without recourse; to be completely stymied; to have absolutely no idea what to do
to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one
to lay out (a futon); to make (bed); to spread out; to postpone; to extend
at that time; in those days
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
restaurant (esp. Western-style)
enterprise; business; company; corporation
to produce (e.g. movie, play, show, event, musical recording, etc.); to design (e.g. new commercial product, restaurant concept, etc.); to create; production; creation; design
one's youth; early life; one's early days; one's early years
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
high-class restaurant; high-end store
mother's body (esp. when pregnant or after giving birth); parent body; parent organization; base
of great promise; with a promising future
young man; young woman; young people; youth; youngsters
to care for someone; to look after someone
recommendation; putting in a good word for someone
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
to set up shop; to open a store
construction; constructing; carrying out; work; formation; workmanship
trader; dealer; businessperson; fellow trader; people in the same trade