to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
to divide; to separate; to partition; to punctuate; to mark off (with a comma); to insert pauses (between words or phrases when reading aloud)
wallpaper; wallpaper; background image; desktop image
beyond that point; after that
hard (on the ears); offensive (to the ear); rasping; rough; harsh; grating
opening (a door, window, etc.); leaving open; opening up (e.g. to the public); allowing (public) access
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
to instruct; to tell to do; to ask to do; to order
treatment; conduct (towards another); behavior; stage performance; movements (of an actor); acting gestures
business; work; operations; service; duties
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
nonsense; no meaning; meaningless
inferior goods; defective product; defective goods
to present; to offer; to show; to display; to assume (e.g. a shape)
to paint over; to paint out; to fill in; to cover completely (with paint)
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
to have the privilege of doing
with a slamming noise (e.g. door, telephone receiver); with a banging noise; with a clash; with a clank; with a bang
key; lock; key (to a problem, success, etc.); clue
diligent study; devoting oneself to one's studies
retainer; vassal; servant
schedule; program; calendar
excited; enthusiastic; high-tensile (e.g. steel); high-voltage (e.g. circuit); high-tension (e.g. current)
futon (laid on the floor); (Japanese) mattress; underquilt; sleeping mat
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
all night long; all through the night
to recommend; to endorse (e.g. a candidate); to infer (from); to deduce; to think (something) through; to ponder deeply
radiant smile; contented smile
please come (and visit us); please come (to our shop)
in every nook and corner; from A to Z; from head to toe; from cover to cover
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
harmony; accord; reconciliation; agreement
definite; certain; decided; fixed; settled
maid headdress (e.g. white Alice band covered with lace)
complete picture; panorama; what it all adds up to; bird's eye view; all-embracing portrait; overall perspective