to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
locking on (to a target, esp. by radar)
to begin (doing); to start (doing)
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
to have an eye on; to zero in on
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
closing up shop (for the day); stopping business; going out of business
moderate (degree); proper (amount); temperate; suitable
to put an end (to); to close the books (on)
state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances
hand-clapping performed to celebrate the conclusion or completion of something (3-3-3-1 rhythm, done once); single clap after a cheer
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
suicidal act; self-destroying action; suicidal action
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
characteristic; like oneself; worthy of oneself
commendation ceremony; award ceremony
singing or chanting in unison
self-service drink area in a restaurant (incl. soft drinks, coffee, tea, etc.)
you only live once; you only have one life
summer vacation; summer holiday
drop of water; vessel for replenishing inkstone water
to dribble; to spill; to suspend; to hang down; to slouch
pictorial book; picture book; illustrated reference book; identification manual; field guide
without an occupation; unemployed; jobless
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
indicates means of action; cause of effect; by
to flare up; to burst into flames
look who's talking; you're one to talk; you can talk
bathing suit; swimsuit; swimmers
invincible; unrivaled; unrivalled; matchless; unbeatable; undefeatable
mountain; hill; mine (e.g. coal mine); heap; pile; crown (of a hat); thread (of a screw)
island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf