to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
commandant; commanding officer; general
as if; as though; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest; really; completely
feng (male Chinese firebird)
transformation; variation; metamorphosis; modification; deformation; variety
union; combination; conjugation (of gametes); sexual intercourse; copulation
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
metamorphosis; disguise; transformation; shapeshifting; morphing
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
these days; nowadays; today; at this time (of day); at this hour
to be popular; to come into fashion; to be prevalent; to spread widely (e.g. disease); to flourish; to thrive
and then; and so; and; so then
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that ...
generally; on the whole; general; rough; outline; main points
company; corporation; firm; one's workplace
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
development; cultivation; application; exploitation (of resources)
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
entering (the marketplace); introducing (something) to the market; access; visiting a high-class or noble individual
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
regarding ...; concerning ...; about ...; on ...; with respect to ...; in regard to ...
interference; intervention; meddling
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow (i.e. bending of the body); bowing; reward
another place; some other place; another (person or thing); other; beyond (one's expectations, imagination, etc.); outside
engine; agency; organisation; system; facility