prostrating oneself; kowtowing; going down on one's knees
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
considerably; greatly; a lot
to lessen; to decrease; to diminish
just past noon; afternoon
inheritance; something given or received
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
no, not like that (but like this)
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
to be quiet (due to lack of activity); to be in a slump (of a business)
being about to cry; the verge of tears
flat board; slab; slat; monotonous; dull; flat
if you think about it; come to think of it
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
both hands; both arms; ten
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
knowledge; awareness; consent; acceptance; forgiving; pardoning
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)
to dump (e.g. onto the floor); to empty by overturning; to throw out (contents); to tell everything; to reveal everything; to open one's heart
to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out
signboard; sign; draw; attraction; reputation (of a shop); name
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
to borrow; to have a loan; to hire; to rent; to buy on credit
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
pipe; tube; gun barrel; gun; cannon; well lining
to ferry across (e.g. a river); to carry across; to lay across; to build across; to hand over; to hand in
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
of no interest; not interested
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full
to pay attention; to be watchful
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough