influence; power; might; influence (of stones)
newcomer; neophyte; novice; newbie
to become coarse (e.g. of a texture); to turn rough; to turn gritty; to become sandy
shopkeeper; storekeeper; proprietor of a shop
to head towards; to direct one's steps to
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
store's appearance (esp. shop front, signs, etc.)
deep-frying food lightly coated in flour or potato starch; deep-fried food (esp. chicken)
to remember; to recall; to call to mind; to imagine; to picture in one's mind; to visualize
inside of a store (restaurant, café, etc.); store interior; on the premises
to become greasy; to be oil-stained
counter; counting device; (service) counter (at a bank, store, etc.); counter (at a bar, cafe, etc.); bar; counter-attack (in soccer); counter
-like; -looking; -looked; tending to ...
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
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
lotus flower; Chinese milk vetch (Astragalus sinicus); china spoon; lotus-shaped pedestal for a gravestone
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
false charge; false accusation; misrepresentation
with a bang bang (e.g. repeated sound of a hammer or gunfire); at a mad pace; with great vigor
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
(fictional) character; character; personality; persona
to paint a picture; to draw a picture
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
(this) small amount; (such a) paltry amount; only this much; slightest bit
to cough violently; to have a coughing fit
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
Chinese cooking; Chinese food
clean; clear; pure; honest; clean
to lead a life; to live a life
part-time job; side job; part-time worker; part-timer
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
society; the world; the times
to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink