and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to embezzle; to misappropriate; to peculate; to accustom oneself to using; to use for a long time
Sirs; Mesdames; around (the time that, etc.); about
to hurt one's feelings; to rub someone the wrong way
to outwit; to get the better of; to overcome a superior opponent and leave him speechless
desperate; frantic; excited; worked up; heated; eager
as a child; when one was a child
to have a warped view; to be jaundiced; to feel that one has been unfairly treated; to be jealous; to be envious
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; preeminence; distinction; extraordinariness
demon; devil; evil spirit; -crazed person; -obsessed person; fiend
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
nickname; alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; other name
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
cut; cutting; haircut; shuffle (cards); shuffling; scene
prize winner; pennant winner; victor
senior high school (esp. the senior high school section of a school that also encompasses other grades)
entering a higher-level school, esp. going on to university
restoration; rehabilitation; recovery; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
visit; presence; attendance
common knowledge; being well-known; making (something) well-known
and so on; and so forth; et cetera; comment; criticism
first time; first innings; initial attempt; first; initial
telecommunications; correspondence
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal
periodic; regular; routine
equipment; facilities; installation; accommodations; conveniences; arrangements
high place; high altitude; heights; broad view
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
ultrahigh speed; ultrafast
exclusive possession; sole ownership; monopoly
to ask a question; to ask questions
name of store; trade name (esp. of a sole proprietorship); stage name (e.g. of actor)
to impress; to engrave; to incise; to stamp (e.g. symbol); to punch
to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember
government body; government agency
of unknown nationality (of a vessel, plane, etc.); unidentified
chief; main; principal; major