person's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
to look down on; to condescend
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to feel pain
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
to irritate; to grate on one's nerves; to aggravate; to be galling; to be invidious
sending; forwarding; shipping
storehouse; warehouse; godown
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
reply (e.g. email, fax, letter); answer
briskly; quickly; promptly
above anything else; above all; more than anything; best; greatest; excellent
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
society; the world; the times
unfairness; injustice; partiality
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
to come fluttering in (e.g. leaves, snow, flowers, etc.); to come dancing in; to drop in unexpectedly; to happen unexpectedly
nimono; food cooked by boiling or stewing
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)
distinguished service; meritorious service
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
announcement (esp. over public-address system); official announcement; formal information release
answering machine; answer phone
service center; call center
connection; attachment; changing trains; conjunction
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
compatibility; coexistence; standing together
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
loan, credit card, etc. arrangement where one makes an extra payment on receiving a bonus
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple