in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically
from here; from this place
prompt decision; quick decision; immediate judgement; summary judgment; summary judgement
other side; other party; other end (e.g. of phone connection); opposition
unconditional command; must-obey order
different opinion; objection
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
maid; helper; help; assistance
tears (from being deeply moved); tears of gratitude
having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored
to call (someone) back; to recall; to call home; to bring back (memories, etc.); to recall; to revive
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
unthinking; thoughtless; heedless; inconsiderate
disaster preparedness; prevention of damage resulting from a natural disaster; protection against disaster
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
to push aside; to brush or thrust aside; to remove; to get rid of
to mix; to stir; to blend
inarticulate; not making oneself quite clear; slurring one's words; evasive
if you think about it; come to think of it
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
first-rate; finest quality; the best
womanly; ladylike; feminine
effect; result; worth; use; avail
point (of a story, argument, etc.); point (e.g. in stock exchange movement); percentage point; switch; points; point; site
overlooking; looking down at; having an overhead view; having a bird's-eye view; having a high-angle view
feeling chilly; nervous; anxious; frightened
class (of students); group (of people); party; lot; bunch; crime family; organized-crime syndicate
to be scattered about; to disperse; to be littered (with)
appearance of written words; impression given by written letters, characters, etc.; literal meaning (of a piece of writing); superficial meaning; face (of a printing type)
dishonor; dishonour; disgrace; shame
knot; tying; bundle; lumping; conclusion; ending
joining a company; getting a job with a company; entering a company
to get involved (with); to begin (with); to have a hand (in)
majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly