strong-minded; strong-willed; having great willpower
it says ...; it reads ...; ... is written
over-fond parent; doting parent
self-torturing; masochistic
advice; counsel; remonstrance; recommendation
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
glazing; fitting with glass; transparency; openness; lack of secrecy
at the window; by the window; next to the window
to accuse someone falsely; to make a false charge
arbitration; intercession; mediation
random attacker; slasher; demon who brings misfortune to houses or people he passes by
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
keychain; key chain; key ring (encryption)
packing; crating; packaging
one large ...; a great ...
copyright; publishing rights
to buy; to purchase; to buy out
ordering (materials); placing an order; order
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
overflowing; effusive; exuberant; bountiful
products featuring popular characters; character goods; character merchandise
stance; attitude; standpoint; stance; posture
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
managing director; president of a company (US)
on a stage; on a platform; on an altar
20 years old; (arch.) twenty
to become overgrown; to grow thick; to spread; to run rampant; to thrive
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
to head home; to leave for home
bargaining point; terms of exchange; conditions for meeting a demand
that road (path, street, way, etc.); that line (of business); that profession; love affairs; romance
wind direction; situation; way things are going; mood; temper
leading a meeting; presiding over a meeting; officiating at a ceremony; chairman; presenter; host
guest; visitor; visitor's arrival
director; executive; officer; official; person in charge
cheap lodging (especially in a skid row area or slum); flophouse
senior (at school, work, etc.); superior; elder; older person; predecessor
slowly; tardily; complaining; grumbling; unsettled (e.g. weather); loose