business world; business circles; (the) industry
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
that; the matter in question
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
just when (one is about to ...); just as; the very moment when; on the point of
training period; residency (esp. medical); internship
tacit understanding; unspoken agreement
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
to feel oneself indebted to
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
to go out (of a fire, etc.); to die out (before burning to ash); to fall through (of plans, etc.); to fizzle out; to come to nothing
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
sharply; harshly; stingingly
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
after a long time; for the first time in a while
warm; mild; warm (of a colour); mellow; having enough money
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
cherry blossom (colour, color)
standoffishly; primly; pungently (of a smell); acridly; long and pointed (e.g. of a nose); popping (of ears)
numeral; figure; digit; numeric character
how many people; a number of people
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
yo!; hello there!; wow!; oh!; yah! (yell)
I appreciate your efforts
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
more than most people; more than other people; compared with other people; more than others
many; much; plenty; hardly
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
high (e.g. spirits); merry; high; high (i.e. feeling of extreme pleasure)
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
promotion of industry; inauguration of a new industrial enterprise
appetizer; starter; hors d'oeuvre
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
to be traced (of a criminal); to be tracked; (arch.) to have a (male) lover
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game