sympathy; compassion; pity
good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
to see through; to see the true nature of something
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to receive punishment; to be punished; to pay a penalty
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
(program of) entertainments; special events; exhibitions; amusements; attractions
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
to trade in (commercial goods); to deal in; to sell
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
office (e.g. the Oval Office)
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
memo; memorandum; note; (diplomatic) memorandum
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal
other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination
people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
person in charge; senior staff; manager; chief; head
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
origin; genesis; opening; start; beginning
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
jump; plunge; dive; appearing without an appointment; bursting in; arriving unannounced
to often be the case; to occur frequently; to be common; to be popular
superiors; big shots; higher-ups; VIPs; dignitaries
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
getting or keeping acquainted with; keeping or establishing useful contacts
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
large number (of); many; majority
simply; merely; only; solely