low birth; humble origin; lowly; base; vulgar
directly; in person; firsthand
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
to screw up (one's face); to scrunch up; to pucker up; to furrow (one's brow); to wrinkle
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
(one's) self; oneself; yourself; himself; herself
and so on; and so forth; et cetera; comment; criticism
about when; about what time; how soon
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
tea; tea plant (Camellia sinensis); tea preparation; making tea; brown; (arch.) mockery
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
quietly; calmly; comfortably; peacefully
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
suddenly; casually; accidentally; incidentally; unexpectedly; unintentionally
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
handy; convenient; suitable; reasonable; moderate
then; well; so; well then
around here; hereabouts; (around) this point; about now
best; extra-fine; superfine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; by far
(intended) for foreigners; aimed at foreigners
closing up shop (for the day); stopping business; going out of business
to go mad; to lose one's mind; to get out of order; to go amiss; to go wrong (of a plan or expectation, etc.); to fall through
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
insignificant; trifling; paltry; cottage (industry); tiny (company)
(not) at all; (not) by any means; (cannot) possibly; absolutely (not)
pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast
mixed with; mingled with; interspersed with; dashed with; sprinkled with
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
skilled person; capable person; doer; performer; giver; bestower
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
to smash (violently); to crush; to ruin (a plan, company, etc.); to wreck; to destroy
super-; ultra-; extremely; really; of course; definitely
condominium (usu. mid or high-rise); apartment building; apartment house; block of flats; apartment; flat
possibly; by some possibility; perhaps
about this time; about now
drawing; diagram; plans; blueprint