to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to underestimate; to make light of
manner; way; appearance; air; custom; convention; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
security police; special police; special; TV special; 78-rpm record; standard play (VHS recording speed); SP
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
handstand; headstand; being upside down; being in reverse
reexamination; reinspection; retest; recheck
memory; ability to remember
to excel; to surpass; to be superior; to be conspicuous (esp. forehead and eyebrows); to be prominent; to stand out
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.); coverage
obedience; submission; resignation
observance (of laws, rules, etc.); adherence; obeying; following; abiding by; compliance
unconsciousness; unconscious; involuntary; the unconscious
putting into operation; invocation
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
although I say; although one might say; although called
assertion; declaration; affirmation
no matter (what, who, etc.); whether ... or ...; be
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
change; alteration; difference; distinction; something wrong; abnormality
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
tea (esp. green or barley); tea break; teatime; tea ceremony
treat (esp. food and drink); entertainment; treating someone (to a meal); gorgeous dinner; feast; excellent food
splitting the bill (usu. evenly); splitting the check; paying one's own expenses; going Dutch
something like ...; something called ...
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
independence; self-reliance
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
chance; start; opportunity; cause; reason; excuse
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
it is I who should say so
maid; helper; help; assistance