stubble; unshaven face; beard one has because one is too lazy to shave; 5-o'clock shadow
immunity; immunization; immunisation; being hardened (to); being unaffected (by); being accustomed (to)
letter; note; epistle; correspondence
to reign supreme; to assume the leadership (hegemony); to dominate
serious look (on one's face); straight face
to pressure; to put pressure (on); to press
trade; buying and selling; trafficking (e.g. of humans, arms, drugs); dealing
habit (usu. a bad one); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
office work; clerical work; administration; business; affairs
one's field of expertise; one's strong area
practical problem; practical matter
lifeline; safety rope; safety tether
typical; representative; archetypal; quintessential; stereotypical; model
extraordinary; preposterous; outrageous; absurd
headache inducing; vexing
to become widely known; to become well-known; to spread (of a rumor, reputation, etc.)
fresh (e.g. fish); lively; spirited; animated
bold; daring; dauntless; intrepid; stout-hearted
to have guts; to be plucky; to have nerves of steel
prompt decision; immediate decision; on-the-spot decision; summary judgment; summary judgement
to borrow; to have a loan; to hire; to rent; to buy on credit
large and rough; big and tough; unrefined; rustic; extreme; excessive
sensitivity; sensitiveness; sense (of ...)
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) temporary residence
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
admiration; wonder; astonishment
vain person; ostentatious person; show-off
bathroom with a large bath (in a hotel, hot spring resort, etc.)
bathing (in cold water); showering; swimming
botanical; vegetable; vegetal; plant-based
my goodness!; oh my!; oh dear!
of all people; a person of ...'s standing
to poke fun at; to make fun of; to send up
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
excellent answer; clever answer
detergent; cleanser; cleaning agent; washing material