almost every day; almost daily
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
staff; stuff; stuffing; filling
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
paper patch; paper backing; poster; sticker; label
application; subscription; entry (competition, raffle, etc.); enlistment
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
business; trade; operations; sales
reopening; resumption; restarting
prohibition; inhibition; ban
(in) dire straits; (in a) serious bind; (in a) big pinch
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
banzai; hurray; something to cheer about; something worthy of celebration; giving up; throwing one's hands up
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
meeting; rendezvous; encounter; confluence
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
city library; municipal library; public library
air con; air conditioner; air conditioning
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
July; seventh month of the lunar calendar
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time
exercise; physical training; appeal; campaign; motion; movement
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
although I say; although one might say; although called
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
to win and advance to the next round
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
to call for somebody; to come for someone; to pick someone up
technical book; specialized book; treatise
corner; bend; segment (within a radio or TV program); session; area; department
stairs; stairway; staircase
technical (e.g. discussion); exclusive; professional
materials; data; document
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)