to mix in (e.g. an ingredient)
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (flyers, etc.); to give out; to shake off (a pursuer, companion, etc.); to give the slip
9th day of the month; nine days
to water (a plant, a flower etc.)
mockery; derision; ridicule
promotion; acceleration; encouragement; facilitation; spurring on
vividly green; lush green; fresh and green; verdant; deep blue
to grow thickly; to be in full leaf; to be rampant; to luxuriate; to be luxurious
to enliven (e.g. a conversation); to animate; to engage in enthusiastically; to become successful and well known
consumption; expenditure; spending
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense)
bamboo thicket; bamboo grove
base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to
to dry (clothes, etc.); to desiccate
waterproofing; making watertight
all-night vigil over a body; wake
minutely; in detail; with particular attention
serving customers; looking after visitors; reception
pre-opening (party or showing)
rather; sooner; preferably
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
to set one's mind on doing; to get the idea of doing; to make up one's mind
to wait eagerly for; to look forward to
(formal) announcement; unveiling; introduction; debut
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
light meal; snack; refreshments
had better ...; had better not ...
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
lodging (house); accommodation; hotel; housing (for government employees)
(verbal) message; word (from someone)
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
process; procedure; sequence; protocol; instruction
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
strict; formal; strait-laced; stuffy; prudish; serious