lumping together; summing up; bundle; lump; batch
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
to get strong; to gain strength
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
other people's affairs; somebody else's problem
at work; in the midst of work; working
to diffuse; to spread throughout; to prevail; to become widespread; to reach everyone
to be believed to; to be expected to; to be feared to; to be poised to; to be considered to; to be likely to
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
to fight; to exchange blows
piling up; making a heap; laying bricks
chicken; chicken game; chicken race
tension; mental strain; nervousness
moment by moment; hour by hour
eyeball; special feature; centerpiece; special program; loss leader; sunny-side up fried egg
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
facilitator; programme director; steering committee (chair)
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
to be noisy (e.g. from people talking); to be discomposed (e.g. feelings)
to be placed on; to be set on; to be piled on; to appear (in print); to be mentioned; to be recorded
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
procurement; purchase; buying; school store; co-op; school canteen
(degree of) customer satisfaction
bargain goods; loss leader; eye-catching goods; featured product
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
second; number two; runner-up
to pile up; to heap up; to stir up; to enliven; to bring to a climax
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
exit; gateway; way out; outlet; vent; leak
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
not at all inferior to; rival or surpass; compare favorably (with)
cloth; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. on someone else's head); to plate something (with a metal); to pour or dash a liquid (on something); to charge (a person with a guilt)
all eyes; public attention
red; crimson; Red; communist; (arch.) beautiful
one's line of sight; one's gaze; one's eyes (looking); glance; gaze; look
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; nimbly; alertly