to ascertain; to check; to make sure
of course; certainly; naturally
first thing in the morning
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
inquisitively; pryingly; nosily; thoroughly; persistently; through-and-through
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
again and again; repeatedly
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
invitation; introduction; temptation
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
to handle; to manage; to deal with; to rear; to look after
something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time
interview (e.g. for a job)
story; tale; talk; discussion
to have the privilege of doing
joining a company; getting a job with a company; entering a company
management; administration; operation
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
choosing a site (e.g. for industry); deciding on a location; standpoint; position
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
continuation; succession; series
first place; first rank; unit's position; Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata)
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
charming; fascinating; attractive
sense of values; values; value system
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
than; from; out of; except; but; more
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
(one's) favourite food; (one's) favorite food
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
reputation; respectability
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
to avoid; to refrain from; to shun; to detest
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)