once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
headlock (wrestling move)
absolutely; positively; decidedly
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
to tighten; to press hard
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
right beside; close to; nearby
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
nonsensical; unreasonable; awfully; extremely; disorder; confusion
salvation by faith in Amitabha; relying on others; depending on others
smartly dressed; stylish; someone smartly dressed; to dress up; to be fashionable
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
front; frontage; facade; main
to sit down; to take a seat
freshly squeezed (juice); freshly milked; freshly extracted
charge (e.g. admission, menu item); cost; price
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
to be hesitant; to feel timid
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
to pay attention to another's needs; to attend to; to fuss about; to take into consideration
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
I see; that's right; indeed
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
probe each other; sound each other out
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
if it is not ...; if it does not ...
question; inquiry; enquiry
(another's) daughter; young lady
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal