curious; strange; unusual
number; edition; sobriquet; pen-name; size (of printing types, canvases, knitting needles, etc.); suffix attached to names of ships, trains, airplanes, etc.
prescribed form (of writing); format
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
class; order; et cetera; etc.; equal; iso-
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
to launch a surprise attack
in advance; beforehand; previously
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
other side; other party; other end (e.g. of phone connection); opposition
information; news; intelligence; information; data contained in characters, signals, code, etc.
to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
reorganization (e.g. of a company); reorganisation; consolidation; scrap-and-build
report; notification; registration
young animal (esp. mammal)
moving; relocation; change of address; transfer (of deeds, property, etc.); demise
I see; that's right; indeed
don't; do; hey; listen; now, ...; well, ...
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
proficient; skillful; enjoying; satisfaction; satiation
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
necessary; needed; essential; necessity; need; requirement
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
managerial liability; executive responsibility; accountability
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
(family) crest; coat of arms; pattern; figure
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
bureaucratic routine; red tape
form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?