for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
to turn right; to turn to the right
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
reception (desk); information desk; receipt; acceptance
to sit at a desk (to study); to set to work on revision, homework, etc.
bulletin board; display board; notice board; electronic bulletin board; BBS
escaping the heat to enjoy the cool breeze (by the river, etc.)
party; social event; get-together; compa (Haitian dance music); konpa; kompa
bill; handbill; flier; flyer; leaflet; poster
notice; bulletin; post; posting; placard
to paste; to stick; to affix; to station; to post
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
quick on the uptake; quick to catch on; perceptive; intuitive
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
hygienic; healthy; healthful; sanitary
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
hands behind one's back; hands tied behind one's back; behind (e.g. someone); rear; appearance from behind
class (of students); group (of people); party; lot; bunch; crime family; organized-crime syndicate
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
pushy; pushing; self-assertive
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
to be sullen; to be offended; to be huffy; to be stuffy; to be stifling; to be muggy
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
mimicking someone's speech; imitating someone's way of speaking; mimicry
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
pleasant feeling; pleasant sensation; pleasure
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
packing; packaging; face mask; face pack; puck
blasphemy; curse; profanity; sacrilege; desecration
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
talk; conversation; dialogue
shop; store; somebody who sells (something) or works as (something); somebody with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe
to lower one's voice; to speak more softly