title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
end of a match; end of a game
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
punch (with the fist); punching (a hole); hole punch; punch (drink); punch (in a song, speech, etc.); impact
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
unwillingly; grudgingly; shaking head in refusal (like a child); no!; no no!
hair style; coiffure; hairdo
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
just because; even if; even though
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
materials; data; document
hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
with energy (of parties and such); enthusiastically; going all out
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
nature; spontaneity; natural airhead
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
sincere; honest; faithful
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
older brother; elder brother
overseas assignment; overseas posting
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate