black; black (coffee); without cream or milk; exploitative (esp. of employees); overly harsh; boldface
match (to light fire with)
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
magic (illusion); conjuring; magic trick; conjuring trick; sleight of hand
lever; agent (causing something to happen); instrument; assistant; helper
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining
to get information out of a person; to begin listening
to dodge (e.g. a question); to evade; to sidestep; to give (someone) the slip
new breed of humans (used to refer to the younger generation, who have different ideals and sensibilities)
acquaintance; making someone's acquaintance
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
laptop (computer); notebook (computer)
to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise
to hear; to be told; to know; to receive (order); to undertake; to comply
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
present; gift; to give a present or gift
offensive (movement); aggression
bulky; massive; thick; heavy
change; alteration; substitute; rate of exchange
cloth; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
to swell; to expand; to inflate; to bulge
pannier (clothing); hoop skirt
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
happening; (unexpected) incident; unforeseen event; surprising occurrence
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
peafowl (incl. the male peacock, female peahen, and young peachick)
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
purple; violet; Lithospermum erythrorhizon (species of gromwell); type of soy sauce
green; greenery (esp. fresh verdure)
adding (equipment, facilities, etc.); establishing more; installing more; increase; extension; expansion
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
live music or performance
revue dance performed in a line; line dance