it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
probability; likelihood; chances
being resented (by someone one holds resentment towards); thinking ill of a person based on a misunderstanding; unjustified resentment caused by a misunderstanding; responding to kindness with resentment
live coals (for firelighting); cause (of disturbance, conflict, etc.); trigger
it is not (like that) either
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
merit system (as opposed to seniority); meritocracy; ability-ism
to belong to; to come under; to be affiliated with; to be subject to
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
to whinge; to kvetch; to gripe; to complain; to whine
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
to disrupt; to ruin; to hinder; to thwart
sincere; honest; faithful
important position; strategic point; important point; main point; essentials
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
this and that; various things
forward; frontward; ahead; rectangular front
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
full of (e.g. mistakes); riddled with; covered all over with (blood, mud, etc.)
to discover; to find (e.g. an error in a book); to locate; to find (e.g. something missing); to be used to seeing; to be familiar with
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
to entangle; to entwine; to pick a quarrel; to find fault; to be involved with; to be influenced by
entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
for a while; for some time; for a period
to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled
such ... as; or some such
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
establishment; institution; installation (of a machine or equipment)
bell (used for summoning or signalling); buzzer
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
person inside a cartoon body suit; voice actor; insider
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
to draw the line (between two situations); to make a clear distinction; to make it clear where one stands; to take clear responsibility for (mistakes, etc.)