to beat someone to the punch; to get the drop on (someone); to forestall
to partition; to divide; to direct; to manage; to settle accounts; to assume a crouching posture (at the start of a bout)
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
complete ruin; collapse; losing (something) completely (e.g. face)
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
doing transport-related work
daily rate; (day-by-day) schedule; program
without permission; without notice
claim; demand; charge; application; request; billing (for a service)
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
to accept an object and hold it reverently over one's head
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
fortuitous; luck; windfall; godsend; good fortune
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
to succeed (in doing); to pull something off; to manage (to do a job)
random-access memory; RAM
nectar; honey; honeydew; treacle; molasses; sorbitol (when visible as dark patches inside an apple)
to soak (in); to steep; to dip; to pickle; to preserve (in salt, vinegar, etc.)
to bring to a finish; to bind firmly; to superintend
first match (in a series)
collecting; collection; collation; gathering; arrangement; coordination
pleased to meet you; how do you do; my regards (to someone); my greetings; best wishes
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
don't get me wrong, but ...; I'm sorry
delicious; appetizing; appetising
man; male; masculine gender
popularity; favour; defense; defence; agreement; receiver of technique (e.g. in martial arts)
person in charge (of an area of work); person responsible; contact (person)
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face