that's the way it is; such is life
thief; burglar; robber; theft; burglary; robbery
together; at the same time; same; identical
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
swindler; fraudster; trickster; con man
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
ignorant of the ways of the world
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
property; fortune; means; assets
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
plot of land; lot; soil; locality; region; place
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
gem; jewel; precious stone
condominium (usu. mid or high-rise); apartment building; apartment house; block of flats; apartment; flat
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
to expose (to the sun, public, danger, etc.); to bleach; to refine; to rinse (vegetables); to soak; to doxx
all; entire; whole; altogether
to eat oneself out of house and home; to eat up completely
thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
kitchen knife; carving knife; (arch.) cooking; (arch.) food
dangerous weapon; lethal weapon; deadly weapon; murder weapon
government service; the bureaucracy
quick; fast; rapid; swift; prompt; streamlined
clever; shrewd; canny; smart; quick; prompt
initial investigation (by police)
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
floral pattern; flourish; ornament; star (actor, player, etc.)
one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission