to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
woman working in the nightlife business (bar or nightclub hostess, geisha, etc.); woman who works in an adult entertainment business; demimondaine; prostitute
inexperienced; unfamiliar (with); unversed; lacking experience
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
someone working behind-the-scenes; scene shifter; lady consort (to a high personage)
accounting; finance; bill (at a restaurant); check; accountant; treasurer
meow; miaow; cat; kitty; pussy cat
hard (on the ears); offensive (to the ear); rasping; rough; harsh; grating
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
puzzling; tangled; complicated; complex
to concede one is entirely in the wrong (for the sake of argument)
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
such ... as; or some such
vocal message; speech; statement; prologue at the start of a kabuki performance
to state; to express; to mention
average amount from one customer
severe; strict; tough; hard
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
stupid; half-witted; dull-witted; blockhead; idiot; dimwit
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
baa (sound of a sheep); meh
don't worry; no worries; never mind
locality; local area; limited area
habit; behavior; behaviour; trait
people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various
very highly commended; highly lauded; very well-received; very popular
translation; version (e.g. "English version")
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
store interior; inside of a shop
essence; quintessence; spirit; soul; heart; pith
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
flour; meal; powder; dust
good luck charm; uttered when using magic; abracadabra; presto
may (it) be so; please let (it) happen
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; condiment