sharply; harshly; stingingly
standard; average; typical; normal
brand-new article; new item
inferior goods; defective product; defective goods
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new; cleaned (of a plate, etc.); finished
to gush forth (e.g. water from a spring); to flow (out); to well up (of tears, emotions, etc.); to flow out (of tears); to emerge; to suddenly appear
adaptation; accommodation; conforming; acclimatization; acclimatisation
open; frank; outspoken; unreserved; straightforward; honest
sullenly; discontentedly; silently (in a bad mood); grumpily; with hurt feelings
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
to laugh off (a rumor, worries, etc.); to laugh away
sexual excitement; estrus; oestrus; rut; (coming into) heat
to blaze; to burn brightly
treasure; precious article; picture of a treasure ship; money; cash
ordinary person; run-of-the-mill people; John Doe; Jane Doe
to be caught (of a wild animal or fish); to be captured; to be able to catch; to be able to win (a title, prize, etc.)
previously; already; for some time; for quite a while
defeating in an instant; instant kill
to be torn off; to come off
short supply; supply shortage
origin; (arch.) appearance of an auspicious sign that one will receive a divine mandate to becoming emperor; (arch.) birth of an emperor or his ancestors
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
considerable; formidable; tremendous; really something else; exceptional; impressive
jingling; jangling; clinking; lasciviously; coquettishly
salt and pepper; seasoning with salt and pepper
growth period (in children)
to eat greedily; to devour; to wolf down; to gobble up
social life; social intercourse
expenditure; disbursement; expenses
to flatter; to soft-soap; to sweet talk; to cajole; to instigate
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
(the art of) storytelling
in good health; healthy; skilled; proficient; master; expert
hourglass figure; having a good-looking, full-bodied figure (of a woman); big breasts and buttocks, tight waist
inveiglement; cajolement; wheedling; enticement
elder sister; effeminate man
to awaken; to arouse from sleep; to bring to one's senses; to disabuse (someone of); to sober up; to dampen
things to note; matters that require attention; important points; considerations; precautions; suggestions
to memorize; to memorise; to recite from memory
company employee; member of a corporation; company stockholder (esp. in legal contexts)