so-so; passable; now, now; my, my
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
to say all kinds of things; to complain; to find fault (with)
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
quarrel; dispute; argument
to unfold; to unroll; to open
to act as an intermediary; to step in; to come between; to intervene; to interject
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
water outlet; tap; faucet
ago; since; before; previous
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
whole; entirety; whatever (is the matter)
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
store interior; inside of a shop
to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
mama; mamma; mom; female proprietress (of a bar, etc.)
wet towel (supplied at table); hot, moistened hand towel
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
to come out; to appear; to turn up; to emerge
to apologize; to apologise
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
attendance; presence; appearance
company; association; regional Chinese god of the earth (or a village built in its honour); counter for companies, shrines, etc.
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize