actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
unsold items; leftovers; remainders; spinster; old maid
relatively; comparatively
passing each other; missing (meeting) each other; failing to meet; (being at) cross purposes; discrepancy
convenient; useful; finding useful; coming in handy; (priceless) treasure
to lay in stock; to replenish stock; to procure; to learn; to find out; to take in
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
to differ; to vary; to disagree
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
negotiations; discussions; connection
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
price; cost; value; worth; value
porcelain; china; chinaware; ceramics; pottery
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
to sell well; to sell out; to be worldly and understanding; to be sensible; to be sorted out; to be put in order
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
such; this sort of; like this
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
of no use whatsoever; good for nothing; useless
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
to be silent; to say nothing
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
very much; exceedingly; extremely
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
to some extent; to a certain extent
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
journey; route of a journey
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
town; city; municipal; urban