lunch; midday meal; food served at a tea party (tea ceremony)
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to carry through; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
record; minutes; record (e.g. in sports); results; to record; to document
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
I see; that's right; indeed
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
(oral) message; declaration; hearsay; rumour; rumor
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
as (for); for; in the capacity of
menu; schedule; program; (computer) menu
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
to shorten; to cut short; to trim; to cut down on; to reduce; to scrimp on
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
to occur to; to remind of; to come to mind
tea party; get-together; tea ceremony
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
financials; on the funding (capital) side
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
both; both sides; both parties
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit