lack of information; data deficiency
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)
going public (with a matter); becoming public knowledge; recourse to litigation; taking (a matter) to court
valid; effective; yuko (judo)
to be silent; to say nothing
to try and draw someone out; to fish for information; (for a shrine maiden) to present water to spirits while invoking them; to offer water before a grave
without permission; without notice
to enter; to go into; to meddle (in); to interfere (in); to go deeply (into an issue); to delve deeper (into)
loan; lending; favor; favour; creditor; method of lending
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
intonation; accent; modulation; inflection
to yearn (for); to miss; to feel nostalgic (for); to recall fondly
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
collusion; conspiracy; common-law marriage; illicit intercourse; liaison
to daub; to brush; to touch up
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
with a shiver (down one's spine); with a sudden chill
... or something (like that); ... or whatever; so-called ...; a certain ...
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
unprepared; careless; imprudent; indiscreet
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
date and time (of a meeting, departure, etc.); days and hours
immediately; right away; at once; easily; readily
formal; official; regular; proper; legal; due (formalities)
(if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; (unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario)
(examination) comments and marks; rating
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; addition; inclusion; taking into account
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; (putting into) practice; execution (of a program); run
leather shoes; leather boots
of all things (people, places, days, etc.)
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
to turn against; to become an enemy
it says ...; it reads ...; ... is written
earnest; sincere; pressing; urgent; pertinent; appropriate
to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)