to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
no objection; nothing to criticize; nothing to criticise
interpretation (i.e. oral translation); interpreter
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
to be suspicious of; to be doubtful of; to be dubious of
wampee (Clausena lansium)
store interior; inside of a shop
translation; deciphering; decoding; translation
change; transition; vicissitudes
frequent appearance; frequent occurrence
to make amends; to compensate for; to make up for
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
to give up (something as hopeless); to throw in the towel
good humour (humor); good mood
as affairs stand; judging from the present situation; as things are now
to charge to the company; to put on an expense account; to write off as an expense
to intend; to be sure that
the usual; as it always is; said; that (previously-mentioned person or object); (arch.) in the usual way
switching over to; migration; transition
large part; greater part; people in general; general public; mostly; for the most part
feast; treating (someone); to treat (someone, e.g. to a meal)
to gather; to crowd round; to sponge (off someone); to scrounge; to extort; to take (money) through intimidation
woman; lady; adult female
cheap restaurant; eating place (house)
bar; saloon; pub; tavern; drinking establishment
to banter; to make fun of; to cool; to refrigerate; to window-shop; to look at without buying
fine food; high-quality food; gourmet; epicure; gastronome
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
excessive self-consciousness; excessively self-conscious person
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
stagnation; hindrance; delay
reopening; resumption; restarting
discreet; modest; cautious
over and over; repeatedly
professionalism; professional awareness
hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle
talking while standing; standing around talking