loading (of cargo, freight, etc.); stacking the wall of tiles to one's advantage
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
odious; hateful; detestable; (speaking ironically) darling
for the first time in one's life
preemptive strike; preemptive attack; first strike
to be nervous; to be sensitive; to worry; to be fussy; to be precise
important matter; matter of great importance; serious affair; major incident; emergency
large amount of baggage; bulky baggage; cargo
(piece of) type; movable type; moveable type; printed word; printed matter; print
buying; shopping; buyer; purchase
to use up all one's strength; to die
(all) at once; at the same time; in one go; right away; in an instant
three times (as much); treble; triple; threefold
big welcome; welcoming greatly; being very welcome
reopening a shop after renovation; post-refurbishment reopening
should do; ought to do; must do
daily necessities; everyday goods
paltry; trifling; piddling; stud; small protuberance
to suit the convenience of; to accommodate
to deal a blow in return; to hit back; to punch back; to reject; to send back
hot flash; rush of blood to the head
to feel dizzy; to have blood rush to one's head; to lose one's cool; to be obsessed; to be infatuated; to become conceited
more than a friend (implies a degree of intimacy)
to start working; to take action
explosive; blasting powder
to be better than; to be ahead of; to outdo; to surpass; to exceed
opening (a new store, golf course, runway, etc.); open; frank; open (car, collar, tournament, etc.)
leading figure; influential figure; mogul
to stroll about; to saunter; to wander; to dangle; to swing
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
proper; appropriate; due; suitable