to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
close to; directly (e.g. staring); suddenly (e.g. stopping)
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because
clever; bright; smart; intelligent
meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up
by extension; in turn; by the same token; in addition; as well; consequently
to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to investigate
point of uncertainty; unclarified issue; doubt
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically; strategy; tactics
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
sorry to trouble you, but ...; excuse me, but ...; pardon me, but ...
just as; right after; in the act of; as soon as; at that moment
to look sour; to look disgusted; to scowl; to frown
loved one; lover; sweetheart
to impress; to move one's heart; to touch (a person's heart)
one line; one stretch (e.g. of road); earnest; resolute; (arch.) one bloodline; (arch.) one clan
voluntary singlehood (as a principle or creed); singlehood by choice
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
show business; entertainment industry; world of entertainment
because; for; the reason why is ...
second marriage; remarriage
breadwinner; biggest earner
world; society; people; the public
manservant; male attendant; valet
savior; saviour; rescuer; Messiah; Jesus Christ
to differ; to be different; to disagree; to vary; to diverge
often; frequently; now and then; occasionally
in preparation; (shop) not yet open for business
with all due respect; if I may make bold to ask
(being in) the red; deficit; red letter; red writing; corrections (by a teacher or proofreader) written in red
this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that
expenditure; disbursement; expenses
to be unable to do; to find something difficult to do
money paid to authorities; money paid to the government; money forcibly collected by yakuza bosses from subordinate gang members; contributions levied by gangster organizations on subordinates; money paid to a feudal lord; tribute money
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit