tapestry; wall hanging; banner
to embezzle; to misappropriate; to peculate; to accustom oneself to using; to use for a long time
long-established shop; shop of long standing; old shop
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
intermediate student; intermediate learner; intermediate practitioner
principal (e.g. in a loan)
seal; stamp; judgment; judgement; size (of paper or books)
one's own handwriting; autograph
non-stop talking; speaking indiscreetly; chattering; thin; flimsy
with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
assumption (of office); taking up (a post); inauguration; installation
skewered rice dumplings in a sweet soy glaze
great fortune; good luck; rice cake stuffed with bean jam
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
rice seasoned and cooked with various ingredients
since when; from when; how long
large industrial company; major corporation; big business
company president; manager; director
pure-bred (usu. animal); pure-blooded; thoroughbred
quickly adaptable; pro-active
to be in disorder; to lie scattered around
to strip and leave clothes lying around
buying; shopping; buyer; purchase
excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem
entry qualifications; joining qualifications
confession; acknowledgement; confession of love; professing one's feelings; confession of sins (e.g. the confessional)
male-dominated society; patriarchal society
criminal's head on public display; displaying a beheaded head; beheaded head
the same kind; accomplice; partner
clothing and accessories; attire
trade; buying and selling
debt; loan; liabilities; borrowing money
minor offence; minor offense; misdemeanor; misdemeanour
security for a loan; collateral
necessities of life (food, clothing and shelter)