through; non-stop; direct; going straight to
revenge; making a new attempt where one previously failed; determination of a loser to win the next time
mental preparedness; being braced for; being steeled for
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
preparation; arrangements
although I say; although one might say; although called
to make an appointment; to make a reservation
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; known as; so to speak
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
to come off; to be removed; to disappear (of pain, a fever, etc.); to be caught; to be harvested; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)
woman; lady; adult female
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
smallish; on the small side
ten; 10; ten years of age
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
Merlion; official mascot of Singapore, depicted as a mythical creature with a lion's head and the body of a fish
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
sculpture; carved statue; graven image
interior design; interior; upholstery
to dress stylishly; to joke; to play on words
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
to take a bath; to have a bath; to take a shower
trembling; getting nervous; excited; thrilled
to get excited; to get hyped up; to become happy; to get in a good mood
(emotional) tension; anxiety; (highness of) spirits; (good) mood; tension; tensile strength
eagerly (waiting); (waiting) impatiently
person of firm character; stable person; gutsy person
accurate; correct; precise; exact
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
to become indisposed; to feel unwell; to have one's physical condition deteriorate
unwell; in a bad state; not working properly; out of order; inconvenient; troublesome