to launch; to shoot up; (of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore); to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close
while (one is at it); when; on the occasion of; at the same time (as); on one's way (to); by the way
space development; space exploration
tree trunk; bole; backbone; base; foundation
good-looking guy; handsome man; hunk; Adonis; cool guy
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
to hang; to suspend; to dangle; to swing; to carry
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
magazine; journal; periodical
mum; mom; mummy; wifey; dear; missus
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; (already) enough; considerably
to get up; to rise; to wake up; to be awake; to occur (usu. of unfavourable incidents); to happen
very early in the morning; so early in the morning; at this ungodly hour
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
first departure (of the day); first train; first bus; departing from the starting station (of a bus, train, etc.)
to pay for someone else (with the expectation of being reimbursed later); to lend someone the money to pay for (e.g. rent); to make a temporary payment on someone's behalf
to this extent; to this degree; this much; this little
drinking party; get-together (usu. involving alcoholic drinks)
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
starting a business; promotion of enterprise
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
occupation (i.e. field of regular employment); steady job; regular work
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
company; corporation; firm; one's workplace
interview (e.g. for a job)
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
border (between countries); national border
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
just you wait and see (as a threat)