at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
a little while later; for a little while; some time later; for some time; presently
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
to take offense (at); to take offence (at); to feel hurt (by)
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
even; even if; even though; because of; on the grounds that
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
that's true; of course; obviously
give-and-take; give and take
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
in one's own way or style
wealthy; rich; affluent; well-off
first-class; top grade; characteristic; peculiar; school (e.g. of a performance art); one flag
enterprise; business; company; corporation
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind
primary school; elementary school; grade school
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
company; corporation; workplace
to vitalize (e.g. an industry); to invigorate; to energize; to establish (e.g. a company); to build up; to set up
business world; business circles; (the) industry
starting a business; promotion of enterprise
to underrate; to belittle; to look down on; to despise
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
customer; client; client company; business connection; trade partner
kindness; intimacy; friendship
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
human relations; personal relationships