to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles
from the start; from the beginning; from the outset
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
insatiable; untiring; persistent
sophism; chop logic; far-fetched argument; quibble; cavil; argument for argument's sake
belief; faith; conviction
portrait; likeness; picture
gravure; photogravure; rotogravure; gravure picture
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
menu; schedule; program; (computer) menu
novice; beginner; starting to run; running off; running away
company; association; regional Chinese god of the earth (or a village built in its honour); counter for companies, shrines, etc.
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
lifetime supply; lifetime's worth (of something)
pretty girl who attracts customers to come inside a shop
to like; to love; to be fond of
may I come in?; please forgive me; I'm sorry
telephone call; telephone (device)
large serving; large portion
three; three years of age
water; (drinking) water; night entertainment business; nightlife worker; racy; titillating
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
dispensable chopsticks; throwaway chopsticks
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
prosperity; flourishing; thriving
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort