How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek
gentle; mild; meek; tender
this world; this life; world of the living
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
kingfisher (esp. the common kingfisher, Alcedo atthis); jade (gem); beautiful lustrous colour similar to that of the kingfisher's feathers
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
until now; so far; up to the present
atrocious; fiendish; brutal; villainous
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
emphasis; highlight; stress; stressed point
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
to create; to bring forth; to invent; to think up and bring into being; to give birth to; to bear
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
old; former; the old; old things; old times; bygone days
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
highest rank; highest position; high-end; highest-order; most-significant (e.g. bit)
after this; from now on; hereafter; thereafter; since (then); after
at your own discretion; as you see fit
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
specialization; specialisation
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
emigration; immigration; emigrant; immigrant
in case of; at that time; at this time
plot of land; lot; soil; locality; region; place
current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present
food (esp. staple food such as rice or wheat); provisions; rations; food supply
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving