then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
world; society; people; the public
what kind of thing; anything (else); nothing (but)
blind spot (on the retina); blind spot; weak point; loophole
to do a silly thing; to do something stupid
to head home; to leave for home
to create (an atmosphere, feeling, etc.); to produce; to engender
in truth; in actuality; at heart; the truth; the real story
together (of two people); both (of you, them, etc.)
to become serious; to take something seriously (e.g. a joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (esp. at something trivial); to get worked up
disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful conduct; shameful sight
parched or roasted beans (or soybeans)
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
(sense of) rivalry; competitiveness
to blink (one's eyes) repeatedly
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
funny story; funny anecdote
sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment
to open up a lead (over one's opponent)
senior group member; leader among peers; (like) one's older brother; big brother
to follow; to accompany; to serve; to work under; to obey
to stand, walk, etc. shoulder-to-shoulder; to be on a par with
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
to delay; to postpone; to put off; to slow down; to hold up; to retard
dash at the beginning of a short-distance race; charging ahead at full strength from the beginning
decorations; offerings; mere window dressing
to place one's arm around each other's shoulders; to join shoulders
move with haste (when you have no doubts); strike while the iron is hot
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
old gentleman; elderly gentleman
since long ago; already; for quite a while; for some time now
determination; resolution
firm; strong; solid; stable
to get to the main subject; to move on to the main topic; to get down to business
especially; particularly; surely; clearly; as if; as though
to divide; to separate; to partition; to punctuate; to mark off (with a comma); to insert pauses (between words or phrases when reading aloud)
really; truly; very; extremely; exceedingly; sincerely
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)