for the first time in one's life
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while traveling (travelling); present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
apart from that; other than that; leaving that aside; more importantly; more ... than that; but
on duty; at work; while working
cheating; deception; trickery; manipulation; juggling; falsifying
because of; on account of; about; on; per; for every
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
to do together; to share; to participate in
girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
to rearrange; to resequence
catalog; catalogue; inventory; menu
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
you could say that; that might be so
long-awaited; much-awaited
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
being startled; getting a shock
preparation; arrangements
slim figure; slender body; slimming; weight reduction
to hug; to clasp to one's breast
simple type of clothing consisting of a large piece of cloth with a hole in the middle for the head
cheerful (look); healthy (complexion)
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
unreliable; undependable; helpless; forlorn; worried; uneasy
(animal) collar; necklace; choker
whether one likes it or not; whether willing or not; willy-nilly
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
shabby; unsightly; unkempt
to shed tears; to (begin to) cry
miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable
farmer; farming family; farmhouse; School of Agrarianism (China); School of Agronomists
exploitation; overuse; abuse
friendly relations; social relations; social life
bold; shameless; cheeky; brash; impudent
master; Your Lordship; My Lord; husband
very difficult to ...; nearly impossible to ...
large, broad-shouldered physique (esp. that of a middle-aged man); big build
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
cordial welcome; hearty welcome; kind treatment; hospitality