host (of a party, summit, etc.); host (of male host club)
this is why; this means; it is the case that
to the utmost; to the best of one's ability
eccentric; crank; oddball
to have a controlling presence; to have a certain aura
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
never (even in error); never, ever; never, no matter what happens; by no means
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
to surround; to encircle; to enclose
mutability (of worldly affairs); fleeting shifts and changes (of human life)
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
dealing with; coping with
I've got to be going; I must go
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
misanthropy; misanthropist
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
last week; the week before
information session; briefing; explanatory meeting
to precede; to forestall; to anticipate
leak (of information); leakage (of electricity)
work; operation; manufacturing; fatigue duty
furnished with; including; attached to; impression; appearance; luck; sociality
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
cooperativeness; spirit of cooperation
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
construction; building; putting up; erecting; creation; formulation
beforehand; in advance; previously
(establish) friendly (cordial) relations (with, between); (form) friendship (e.g. with a nation)
good; fine; excellent; favorable; favourable; satisfactory
person's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
lineage; stock; descent; strain; blood relationship
coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins