police; polis (ancient Greek city state); -city
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
no matter for; without regard to; whatever the ...
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
drop-off point (e.g. ski lift, bus, taxi); exit ramp
what the hell; oh, great!; son of a gun; holy mackerel; oh no!; holy cow!
to gulp down (a drink); to slurp
actual place; actual location; the spot; place where one is currently living
accompanying; travelling together; traveling together; same bank
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
hard worker; hardworking person
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
name; given name; first name
proper; respectable; decent; (arch.) entirely; (arch.) completely; (arch.) wholly
going in and out; entering and exiting; visiting regularly; frequenting; income and expenditure; incomings and outgoings; increase and decrease
commonplace; ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; mundane
scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
air con; air conditioner; air conditioning
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
door (Western-style, car, etc.)
expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.); loud; high-pitched
famous picture; masterpiece (painting); film classic
picture; drawing; painting; image (TV, film, etc.); picture; footage
carving; engraving; sculpture
from afar; over a great distance; all the way