suited figure; person in a suit
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
trader; dealer; businessperson; fellow trader; people in the same trade
Mr; Mrs; clan; he; him; counter for people
power; authority; influence
superior; superiors; senior
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
account book; register; ledger
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
charge; custody; safekeeping; deposit; storage
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
for a while; for some time; for a period
preparations for returning (home)
inviting another to one's home, office, etc.; (lit.) the trouble of coming (going)
original intention; initial resolution
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
amount sold; sales; proceeds; takings; turnover
details; particulars; detailed; minute; detailed statement
to snatch from; to steal from
rag; scrap; fault (esp. in a pretense, pretence); defect; run-down; shabby
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
amount of money; sum of money
raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); live (i.e. not recorded); inexperienced
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
pastime; hobby; favorite amusement; dissipation; debauchery; loose living
to overcharge; to rip off
educator; teacher; educationalist
to rescue from; to help out of; to save
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
clothes; clothing; garments
stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration