like it or not; like or not like
such; this sort of; like this
to come into contact with; to touch (each other); to have a brush with
to covet; to crave; to lust insatiably for; to indulge in; to devour greedily
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
identifiable; personalized
control (by the state); controlling; coordination; air traffic control
to tread on thin ice; to go out on a limb; to walk a tightrope; to take risks; (lit.) to cross a dangerous bridge
treasure; picture of a treasure ship; money; cash
strongly; violently; quickly; suddenly
hand used like a sword in striking
never mind!; don't worry about it
to attract attention; to come into the limelight
scattering; leaflets; sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top; writing in an irregular hand
ceremony; matter; affair; with regard to; as for
discount price; special offer price
declining; refusal; nonacceptance; turning down; withdrawal (e.g. of candidacy); pulling out (e.g. of a race)
isolation; segregation; separation; quarantine
to hang one's head; to droop one's head
central government office; head office; this office
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
bridal; nuptial; wedding; wedding planning
division (of company); operations department
ceremonial hall (e.g. wedding, funeral); hall for ceremonies; place of ceremony
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
gondola (boat, esp. in Venice); gondola (hot-air balloon, airship, etc.); basket; scaffold (building); display shelf (shop)
permanent; everlasting; lasting; very long; many years of
meeting; rendezvous; encounter; confluence
end; final; end of life; death; never; not at all
to make merry; to be festive
business conditions; the market; good (economic) times; prosperity; liveliness; energy
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
speaking fondly about one's sweetheart (spouse, girlfriend, etc.); going on about one's love affairs
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling