to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
certificate; certified document; (the) thumbs up; seal of approval; paper with signature of the shogun or lord
counter; window; teller window; contact person; point of contact
leading; guiding; commanding
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind
professional; pro; program; production; proletarian; proletariat
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
subtleties; niceties; fine points; subtle; sensitive
to be sensible; to be smart; to be tasteful; to be thoughtful; to be tactful; to be sensitive
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
educational visit (e.g. by a class); field trip
it's not like; it isn't as if
welfare; well-being; social welfare; social security; social service
propulsion; drive; promotion (of a policy, project, movement, etc.); furtherance; advancement
subsection head; assistant manager; chief clerk
five times (as much); quintuple; fivefold
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
to be given; to be granted; to be honored with; to give; to bestow; to confer
somewhat strong; fairly strong; fairly firm
staff officer; military staff; adviser; counselor; counsellor
head; leader; top; (arch.) important part
talks (i.e. formal discussions); conference; meeting
article; item; quality; flirtatiousness; coquetry
to persist in; to carry out; to have one's own way; to push through; to carry through
transmission (e.g. news, chemical signals, electricity); communication; delivery; conveyance; transfer; relay
bold; shameless; cheeky; brash; impudent
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
appropriate; suitable; fitting; apt; proper; right
to take in; to gather in; to adopt (e.g. an idea); to accept (e.g. advice); to harvest; to reap
itemized form; itemised form; itemization; itemisation
thinking (about a matter) for a long time; contemplating for a long time; lengthy consideration; pondering
we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)
in so doing; when you do so; in this regard; on this occasion; some time during that period