bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually; considering; for one's ...
emergency; extraordinary; unusual
upper class; upper echelons of society; the rich and powerful; the elite
many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana; (in Indian philosophy) means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
young lady of noble birth; princess (esp. in Western contexts, tales, etc.); girl; small; cute; (arch.) prostitute
infancy; childhood; tender age
to become familiar with and cherish; to get to know and love
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
growing child's hearty appetite
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
acquaintance; friend; familiar face
gatekeeper; doorman; porter
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
to stand side by side; to stand in a row
opening a new shop; opening a shop (for the day)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper
market (financial, stock, domestic, etc.); marketplace; exchange; (street) market
crossing; intersection; (genetic) crossing over
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
to count on; to anticipate; to expect
street stall; stand; booth
business; trade; operations; sales
fresh made; freshly baked; freshly roasted
aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell