light; illumination; glow; lamp; light
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
stir-fried shrimp in chili sauce
the other day; a few days ago
to see through (a plot, lie, etc.); to penetrate into; to discover; to find out
Chinese cooking; Chinese food
somehow; for some reason or other
the truth; fact; as it is; as you are; frank; bare plain
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
nasal breathing; breathing through one's nose; person's pleasure; excitement
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
plot; intrigue; scheme; conspiracy; agreement between two or more people to commit an unlawful act
exaggerated; overblown; pretentious
suggestion; proposition; proposal; submission (of a bill); motion; proposal
to take part in (usu. something bad); to be a party to; to have a hand in
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
snapping back (at someone); lashing out (despite being in the wrong); counterblast; counteroffensive; backlash
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
trembling from fear; trembling all over
shuddering; shivering; trembling; being horrified; being disgusted
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close
dispersing; breaking up; running away
consequently; as a result
from the beginning; from scratch
preliminary arrangements; preparation; spadework; pre-cooking
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
prawn; shrimp; lobster; crayfish
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly
(of a couple) fighting and splitting up
crude; unrefined; coarse; ill-mannered; rude; insensitive
delicacy; tact; considerateness; sensitivity; thoughtfulness
hungrily; greedily; voraciously; ravenously