to make a speech; to address
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
older sister; elder sister
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
to quit one's job; to resign
centre; center; pivot; central nervous system
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
management; administration; operation
to work hard; to work diligently
naturally; not surprisingly; it should be appreciated that; understandably; as a matter of course; as is obvious
income; receipts; revenue
simple; plain; modest; frugal; reserved
to dislocate one's back; to be unable to stand up due to fear or surprise
naughty; mischievous; rascal; naughty kid
aimlessly; unexpectedly (showing up); slowly swaying; staggering; moving feebly
admission; incorporation; enlistment; enrollment
to set one's hand to; to start work on; to embezzle; to use (money obtained in illegal fashion); to have sexual relations; to have an affair
deposit; payment; money received; money due
to change; to exchange; to convert; to renew; to throw a switch; to replace
claim; demand; charge; application; request; billing (for a service)
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene
common saying; everyday talk; common parlance
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
matter to be checked or investigated
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
one copy (of a document); one letter; one-way traffic; pure straight; winning hand containing nine consecutive tiles of the same suit (i.e. 1-9)
several sheets (flat objects)
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
one thin flat object; one sheet
unworthy (of one's father, teacher, etc.); I; me; incompetent; unskilled; (arch.) unfortunate
embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward