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lack of sleep; insufficient sleep

2

watching without paying (a film, play, etc.); watching for free (e.g. on illegal streaming sites); reading for free (e.g. pirated manga)

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jumping straight to the business, ...; I know this is abrupt, but ...; let's skip the pleasantries; getting to the point

1

because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...

1

mere; only; just; slight

1

one part; one portion; one section; one copy (of a book); (one) complete set (of books)

4

person in charge (of an area of work, etc.); person responsible; contact (person)

1

to order; to command; to appoint

1

reporter; journalist

5

light; bright; bright (colour); cheerful; bright; bright (future, prospects, etc.); rosy

1

before; prior to; ago; the past; before; previously

3

special feature article

1

situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances

1

to let pass; to allow through; to transmit (e.g. light, sound, etc.); to conduct (electricity); to stick through (e.g. a hole); to force through (e.g. an opening); to connect (e.g. two places)

1

all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever

1

to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry

5

first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole

1

business world; business circles; (the) industry

1

after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)

1

will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)

1

outsider; someone outside of a group

1

inspector

4

at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion

5

probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid

1

moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet

1

original; unique (e.g. product); signature; exclusive

1

direct appeal; direct petition

2

in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but

1

outside (e.g. of a building); exterior; outside (of a group, company, etc.); outside world

1

I see; that's right; indeed

2

if it's the case

1

which; where; all; both; anyway; anyhow

1

the two; both

1

for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion

1

to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)

1

careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate

1

consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion

1

(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly

1

as promised

2

programme; program; plans; arrangements

1

measuring container; measuring box; box (seating at a theatre, etc.); square on a grid; cell of a grid; square bearing block (at the top of a pillar)

1

guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper

8

reputation; (public) estimation; rumour; rumor; fame; notoriety

1

son

1

while studying; presently studying

1

regarding ...; concerning ...; about ...; on ...; with respect to ...; in regard to ...

1

superior; boss; them (as opposed to "us"); the elite; person above; upstairs neighbour (neighbor)

1

to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)

1

cool; stylish; good-looking; fashionable; sexy

1

worries; cares; troubles

2