editor (in publishing, etc.)
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
how; in what way; how about; questionable
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
materials; data; document
trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance
to look forward to something
sincerely; earnestly; repeatedly; over and over; again and again
depiction; description; portrayal
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
company; association; regional Chinese god of the earth (or a village built in its honour); counter for companies, shrines, etc.
editorial office; editorial department; editorial board
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
care; attentiveness; attention; consideration (for others); solicitude
(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
evasion; avoidance; shirking; recusation (of a judge); taking exception (to a judge); challenge
tendency; trend; inclination
filthy; squalid; dirty; foul; sordid
smooth; shiny; slippery; greasy; slurping (noodles)
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
curious; strange; unusual
rough; wild; rude; harsh; gruff; violent
to grow; to spring up; to sprout; to cut (teeth)
calm; graceful; quiet; mellow; damp; moist
to entwine; to twine around; to coordinate (with); to arrest
one by one; in detail; minutely