sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
study; library; den; home office; reading room
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
to row (a boat) to (a pier, shore, etc.); to reach (a goal after considerable effort); to arrive at; to (finally) manage to do
telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
body; physique; shape; form; substance; identity; field
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
robot; (mere) puppet; pawn; figurehead
development; exploitation
around the world; throughout the world
nursing; care; caregiving; caring
serving customers; looking after visitors; reception
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
service; help; discount; discounted item; free service; freebie; service
introduction; bringing in; leading in; installation
seems to be; appears to have; supposed to be
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
company president; manager; director
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
first-class; top grade; characteristic; peculiar; school (e.g. of a performance art); one flag
electrical equipment; electrical machinery; electrical appliances
manufacturer (esp. a major company); producer; maker; device for making things; person who creates things
technical prowess; technical ability; technical finesse; technological prowess; technological capabilities
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
affiliated with; under jurisdiction of; under the umbrella
company; corporation; workplace
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
one large ...; a great ...
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy