contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
general mobilization; general mobilisation
search (esp. for someone or something missing); manhunt; legally authorized search of a person, building, etc.
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)
to lean against; to lean on; to recline on; to lie heavy (on the stomach); to be uneasily digested
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
to snap one's fingers; to pop one's fingers; to crack one's knuckles
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid
fully loaded; full load; loaded condition
third stage; three stages
pile; heap; counter for things that are stacked, piled up (or layered, etc.); layers of clothing worn under one's overcoat; combination of colors created by layering of garments (colours)
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
cake served with tea; teacake
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
continent; continental Asia (esp. mainland China); continental Europe
outside of one's area of expertise
to be of use as a reference; to be helpful
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
gem; jewel; precious stone
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
meddling; interfering; choosing to keep the drawn tile and discarding a different one
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
(not so) much; (not) very
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
to be helpful; to be useful
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
tedious; boring; being fed up with
to be annoying; to be troublesome
to get angry; to snap; to blow one's top; to lose one's temper; to flip
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
teacher; instructor; professor
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
type 2; category 2; second class
alert status; emergency alert
to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand
unusual; uncommon; extraordinary; out of the ordinary; incomparable; serious