stamp (postage); merchandise certificate
silence (not speaking); muteness
with a rattling sound; with a (gentle) clinking sound; rapping (on a door); (cooking) at a simmer; (boiling) gently; (bubbling) lightly
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
bok choy (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis; esp. cultivars with green stalks); pak choi
battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
suddenly and in a loud voice (e.g. sobbing)
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
presence of other people; (in) public; (in) front of others
downheartedly; dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently
lotus flower; Chinese milk vetch (Astragalus sinicus); china spoon; lotus-shaped pedestal for a gravestone
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
shaking like a jelly; jellylike
octagon; star anise (Illicium verum); sailfin poacher (Podothecus sachi)
to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make (someone) laugh; to amuse
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
emphatically (bite, gulp, chew, etc.)
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal
sunshine; dry weather; luster; lustre
charm; fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to captivate
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
to bite; to sink one's teeth into; to nip
thick; bulky; massive; heavy
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
good flavor (flavour); good taste; umami (fifth category of taste in food); skill; cleverness; profit
meat soup; bouillon; juices (from grilled meat); gravy
abundant; rich; ripe; mellow
drop-by-drop; dripping; dribbling; loosely (hanging); limply
fat (of meat); fatty meat
but; however; even though; even if
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
public employee; government employee; public-sector worker; public servant; civil servant
dreamy state of mind; ecstasy; trance