valuable (object); negotiable (instrument)
wheat straw; barley straw
a little embarrassing; slightly embarrassed; somewhat ashamed; extremely embarrassing; extremely embarrassed
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
somehow; for some reason (or other)
older brother; elder brother; brother (as older-brother figure in friendly and or work relationship); young man; buddy
seasoning; flavour; condition; state; (state of) health; physical condition
in turns; alternately; in order
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
knowledge applied to evil purposes
great cause; moral law; justice
to need; to demand; to take; to require
cheekbones; zygomatic bone; malar bone
brothel (esp. one that allows for penetrative intercourse); quickie (in a brothel); short sexual act; just a short moment; a little while
royal prince; crown prince's younger brother
tuck at the shoulder (of a child's clothes); shoulder tuck
to split; to be split; to splinter
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
ankle; malleolus; ankle bone
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money
these days; nowadays; present day; at this time (of the day)
site visit (auditors, public accountants, etc.)
wee-wee; pee-pee; number one
to understand; to comprehend
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
to do exactly what one is told to do; to be subservient; to be easily controlled
halfway; midway; partway; mid-course
the Tiger (third sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Tiger (around 4am, 3-5am, or 4-6am); east-northeast; first month of the lunar calendar
hand; arm; handwriting; penmanship; 'shake' (command to have a dog place its paw in your hand)
approximately; about; only; nothing but; just (finished, etc.)
to be found (e.g. unknown quantity in an equation); to be calculated
insult; affront; slight; contempt (e.g. of court)
to become loose; to slacken; to soften
to wind around; to wrap around; to coil around