pine tree (Pinus spp.); highest (of a three-tier ranking system)
as good as dead; might as well be dead; more dead than alive
to go ahead; to proceed; to carry on
to cause trouble; to cause a disturbance
programme; program; plans; arrangements
seal of blood; sealing with one's blood
doing as one is told; yes-man
change; alteration; substitute; spare; rate of exchange
temporary; provisional; interim; special; extraordinary; extra
to incorporate; to work into; to insert
lower grade; low class; junior (officer)
demotion; relegation; downgrading
first day returning to work after the New Years holiday; first task at a new job; newcomer's first job
adoration; admiration; devotion
all present; all concerned; all of us
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
appetizer or snack served with drinks; accompaniment to an (alcoholic) drink
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
overly familiar; overfamiliar; too friendly; too free; cheeky
to break off with (e.g. one's lover); to be sharp enough to cut one's skin (of a new banknote, etc.)
blockhead; dunce; dimwit; dolt; slowcoach; slowpoke
waste thread; lint; fluff
kitchen knife; (arch.) cooking; (arch.) food
the last moment; the very end
just made; fresh (e.g. from the oven); newly built (e.g. house); brand-new
carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.); holding; up!; carry me
flower basket; flower basket (or plate) used for flower-scattering rituals
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
legend; tradition; biography; life; method; way
concise; brief; succinct; compact (style)
to have the personal support of (an influential person); to be under the patronage of
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
foreign enemy; outside invader
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
facing downward; lying face down; upside down; prone
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise