(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
by no means; never!; something unexpected; emergency; (arch.) currently; (arch.) for the time being
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
harsh tasting; strongly alkaline tasting; excessively strong-willed; fiercely individualistic; strongly idiosyncratic
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
papa; dad; daddy; sugar daddy
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
having a strong alkaline taste; harsh to the taste; excessively strong-willed; fiercely individualistic; strongly idiosyncratic
inexperienced person; young person; novice; greenhorn
magnificent; grand; majestic; splendid
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by
mum; mom; mummy; the missus
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
one day; all day (long); throughout the day; first day of the month
switching off (e.g. electricity); turning off (e.g. water); off-season; offset; off-road; off-line; off (the price)
shopping; purchased goods
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
of course; certainly; naturally
both hands; both arms; ten
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
all together now!; one, two, go!; ready, set, go!; heave, ho!; oops-a-daisy
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK