by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
preparatory school (for entrance examinations); cram school; cramming school
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
to recall; to remember; to recollect
having a headache; racking one's brains; troubling over something
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
serious; grave; dignified; solemn
just past noon; afternoon
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
to get tired of; to lose interest in; to be fed up with; to have enough
to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square
before one's eyes; under one's nose; immediate (e.g. interests); present; foresight; near future
turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)
(computer) monitor; consumer who comments on products, television programs, etc. (programmes); program or utility that monitors a program or activity
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
don't you think?; indicates question
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
wording (esp. of written text); classical Chinese literary style; traditional written Chinese
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
while; during (the time when)
official; formal; formula (e.g. mathematical); official (social media) account (of a company, organization, etc.)
offline meeting (face-to-face meeting by people who normally interact online)
scale; scope; plan; structure
management; administration; operation
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
social game; social network game
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
to hire for exclusive use; to reserve; to charter