to tickle; to tickle (one's curiosity, vanity, etc.); to arouse; to make laugh; to amuse
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
temple; shrine; hall; company; (arch.) front room
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
black; black (coffee); without cream or milk; exploitative (esp. of employees); overly harsh; boldface
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
to run out of; to be short of; to be out of stock; to be out of (e.g. breath); to lose (one's patience, concentration, etc.)
to be sorry; to beg pardon; to be grateful; to be amazed; to be filled with awe; to be disconcerted
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
cannot be compared with; no match for
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
to order; to send away for; to have (something) sent to one; to pull (something) closer
to ask for too much; to expect too much
luxury grocery item (e.g. alcohol, coffee, tea, tobacco); indulgence; something consumed for taste or stimulant effect rather than nourishment
to be palatable; to suit one's taste
honour; honor; glory; privilege
main question; real issue at hand
business trip; official trip
public (facilities, service, etc.); communal
(means of) transportation; transport; transportation facilities; transportation system; transit system
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
second day of the month; two days
taking a quantity (of time, people, etc.); similar to ...; dependent on ...; reliant on ...; while ...; when ...
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
poor-quality; low-quality; shoddy; low-grade
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
lingering scent; lingering fragrance; residual aroma
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
state of the war; war situation
military force; military strength
to choke; to have trouble breathing
to diffuse; to spread throughout; to prevail; to become widespread; to reach everyone