company; lot; bunch; troupe; company (of musicians)
to surround; to crowd around
being enthusiastic about; being wild about; being absorbed in; being engrossed in; being devoted to
originally; by nature; from the start
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
shopping district; shopping street; downtown
many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally
such; like that; that sort of; very
absolutely essential; indispensable; vital; critical
firm; strong; unbending; unyielding; uncompromising; stubborn
antipathy; antagonism; animosity; revulsion; ill feeling
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
kindness; intimacy; friendship
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted
censure; denunciation; (verbal) attack; blaming
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
to go out and away; to leave
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
obligation; duty; charge; responsibility
one's turn; one's shift; one's turn on stage; screen time; screentime
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
to order; to command; to appoint
after this; from now on; hereafter; thereafter; since (then); after
management; administration; operation
in spite of; regardless of
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
occupation; calling; livelihood
pushing forward (undaunted, bravely); working vigorously towards an aim; struggling on; striving towards
to lose heart; to lose interest; to lose motivation; to become stale (i.e. of a carbonated beverage); to go flat; to lose flavor
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
heavy work; manual labour; feat of strength
to turn a deaf ear to; to not listen to; to not get the message
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
to be needed; to be wanted
use; exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.)