business; errand; nature of one's business
even though it is not; despite not
plotting; planning (crime, intrigue); ringleader; mastermind; leader (of a plot)
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
around the world; throughout the world
any more; any further; any better; any longer
gold (Au); golden (color); valuable; of highest value; money; gold coin; Friday
exterior; packaging; cladding; armor (armour); arm
selling on the market (in the marketplace, in stores, etc.); making something commercially available; commercial (e.g. software); over-the-counter; off-the-shelf
to supply (goods, money, etc.); to cover (costs); to pay; to give board; to provide meals
to get damaged; to get chipped; to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt (reputation)
whole; all; general; gross; entire; overall
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
no!; no no!; no, not at all
don't be absurd; that's out of the question; nonsense; don't mention it
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
old-fashioned; archaic; antique; antiquated
to insert; to put in; to have a griping pain; to flow in; to shine in
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
opening (a letter, parcel, etc.); breaking the seal; unboxing (a product); unsealed mail
operating together; working together; being linked (to); being tied (to); being connected (with); interlocking
startup; booting up; activation; starting (e.g. engine, computer); launch
waking up; awakening; arousal; disillusion; disillusionment; awakening
lining; ceiling; wainscoting; wainscotting
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
qipao; cheongsam; mandarin gown
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
white; innocence; innocent person; blank space; white go stone; white dragon tile; skewered grilled pig intestine
silk damask; satin damask
to glitter; to glisten; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glare; to gleam
talkative; loose-lipped; persiflage; frivolous talk
to die out; to peter out; to become extinct; to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
to be horrified; to be filled with trepidation; to shake with fright; to yield to terror
together (with); at the same time; in a lump