mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
list price; regular price; established price
to drive a bargain; to beat down the price; to haggle
shyness; fear of strangers; stranger anxiety
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
(being in) the red; deficit; red letter; red writing; corrections (by a teacher or proofreader) written in red
it's (so cheap it's) a steal!; (lit.) take it away, thief
clanging; banging; throbbing (headache); pounding; fully; vigorously
communication skills; communication ability
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
(moment of) departure; (upon) leaving; retirement
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
right side; right-hand side
left side; left-hand side
to talk oneself hoarse; to shout oneself hoarse
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
with a sting; with a tingle; nervously; tensely; with a rip; with a ripping sound
risky; dangerous; insecure
close friendship; close friend; good friend; intimate relations; sexual intercourse; sex
thick; bulky; massive; heavy
hum (of a TV, radio, etc.)
spit; skewer; proxy (computer server)
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
grilling (fish) with salt; broiling with salt; boiling seawater to get salt
seasoning; flavour; flavor
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
plentiful; abundant; ample; lavish
habit (usu. a bad one); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle
sentimental; mushy; saccharine; sickly-sweet; sugary
cooling; refrigeration; cooling down (of a political conflict, etc.); calming down
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
seasoning; flavour; condition; state; (state of) health; physical condition
division; section; compartment; block; plot; lot
stylish; fashionable; dressing (oneself) up; dressing smartly; fashionable dresser; smartly dressed person
looking for (a suitable thing or person); searching for; hunting out; picking out; shopping around for; searching (a place)
qipao; cheongsam; mandarin dress
(physical) form; shape; visage; (facial) features; form (as opposed to substance); manner (of action); (resultant) state
to suit; to match; to become; to be like