other than; excluding; without
bag; satchel; briefcase; basket
to scatter; to disseminate (e.g. a rumor); to spread (e.g. germs); to distribute widely (e.g. leaflets); to hand out freely; to spend recklessly
alone; by oneself; on one's own
white heat; incandescence; becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
East Asian age reckoning; traditional system of age reckoning whereby newborns are considered one year old and on New Year's Day one year is added to everyone's age
number of articles; quantity
(a) grain; (a) drop; (a) bead
calculation; reckoning; count; forecast
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
thorough; exhaustive; complete
unladylike; unbecoming; immodest; unthinkable; impossible; ridiculous
wholeheartedly; with heart and soul; intently; with undivided attention; with intense concentration; single-mindedly
being startled; getting a shock
to be superstitious; to believe in omens
to look (sound, behave) grown-up; to be adult-like; to mature
to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below
language of flowers; floriography; flower symbolism, e.g. red roses mean love
intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum
aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing
to give out (off) fragrance
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
great difference; major mistake
two grains; two drops; two bead
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
having had enough (of); fed up (with); sick and tired (of); to learn one's lesson; to learn from a bad experience
threat; menace; coercion; terrorism