activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
same trade; same business; same profession
treating someone like a child
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
to fall below (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to be less than; to be lower than; to fall just short of; to be just under
uncool; unsophisticated; unfashionable; out of fashion; tacky
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to leave behind; to put off; to postpone
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
rest; break; recess; intermission
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
highlight; best part; stunning; incredible; superb
to mark a stage, movie set, etc. with tape to indicate positions of actors, furniture, equipment, etc.; to block a set
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
first arrival; first in race; suit of clothes
counter for suits of clothing; arriving at ...
out (of a ball, in tennis, etc.); outside the line; out; putout; outer; external; exit
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
insertion; letter drop; things sent to a prisoner; supply of provisions, refreshments, etc. to someone carrying out a task
outsider; someone outside of a group
cool; stylish; good-looking; fashionable; sexy
photographer; cameraman; camera operator; cinematographer
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
work; book; (a book) by; obvious; striking
snap (e.g. of the wrist in baseball); snapshot (esp. of people); snap fastener; press stud
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
to print; to color or pattern fabric using a wooden mold
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
gold (Au); golden (color); valuable; of highest value; money; gold coin; Friday
I don't care; fine, whatever; that's okay; sure, go ahead
chapter one; first chapter