to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
to use properly; to use (different things) for different purposes
after this; from now on; hereafter; thereafter; since (then); after
two eights; hachi-hachi (type of game)
national border; provincial border
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
comparatively; relatively
scale; scope; plan; structure
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
work (e.g. of art); production; harvest; cultivation; technique
related to; in relation to
publisher; publishing house; publishing company
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
literature; the arts; art and literature; liberal arts
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
long-established shop; shop of long standing; old shop
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
proper use; using (different things) for different purposes
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
to display one's real ability; to show one's real ability; to show one's stuff; to show oneself at one's best; to really shine; to come into one's own
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
originally; by nature; from the start
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
most recent work (e.g. book, film, etc.); latest work; latest offering