according to; reads; reading; is written; says; states
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
war funds; war chest; funds (for activities); campaign funds
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste
bulletin board; display board; notice board; electronic bulletin board; BBS
two sheets (pieces) (of paper)
outskirts (of a town); edge (of a town); just outside the city limits
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
prominent; leading; foremost; distinguished
arm; skill; efforts; ability
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study); holding both roles (e.g. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs); and; in addition; concurrently; at the same time
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
the other day; a few days ago
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
period of time; time slot; time zone
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
tasteful; elegant; refined; charming; attractive
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
workshop; studio; atelier
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
river; stream; River; the ... river
central part; heart (of a city)
distinction; favoritism; favouritism; discrimination
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
chimney; smokestack; funnel (of a ship); carrying a passenger without turning on the taximeter