to dodge (e.g. a question); to evade; to sidestep; to give (someone) the slip
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
fortune-telling; divination
to mix; to stir; to blend
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
raging waves; stormy seas; hardships; troubles; adversities
to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be purified; to be chaste
lunch; midday meal; food served at a tea party (tea ceremony)
all-night vigil over a body; wake
to be rich in; to abound in; to be abundant in; to be rich; to be wealthy
to pile up; to heap up; to stir up; to enliven; to bring to a climax
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
beginning; start; clue; lead; thread end
mumblingly; mutteringly; unintelligibly
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
taking advantage of (an opportunity); jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in); getting a lift; getting a ride
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission
to begin talking; to open up
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
plus; addition; positive number; gain; advantage; anode
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
cookie; biscuit; cookie (browser-related file sent from a WWW server)
lip-syncing; lip-synching
to make a mistake; to mess up; to make an error; to err
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
Tabasco; jalapeno sauce; pepper sauce
to swing; to shake; to wave; to veer; to deflect; to lean towards
return of something; repayment
scoring; score; points made; marks obtained; goals; runs
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
one's say; one's point; complaint; grievance; objection
society; public; community; social studies