business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
sit down; sit up; Sit! (to a dog)
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...
handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
unshapely; ill-formed; misshapen; awkward; clumsy
to have a talk; to tell a story
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
it's been a long time; long time no see
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A; instep; back of hand
to grow; to spring up; to sprout; to cut (teeth)
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing
creation of heaven and earth
old friend; old acquaintance
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
the heavens; the skies; celestial sphere; heavenly realm; deva realm
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
(another's) daughter; young lady
be (that) as it may; having said that
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
to hold out; to extend (e.g. one's hands); to thrust (javelin); to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
shaking (e.g. a container); milkshake; shake
it is I who should say so
office work; clerical work; administration; business; affairs
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
addition; supplement; appending; appendix
pot (esp. teapot, coffee-pot); vacuum bottle; thermos flask