in some way; somehow or other; somewhere or other
lumping together; summing up; bundle; lump; batch
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
to get strong; to gain strength
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
other people's affairs; someone else's problem
at work; in the midst of work; working
to diffuse; to spread throughout; to prevail; to become widespread; to reach everyone
to be believed to; to be expected to; to be feared to; to be poised to; to be considered to; to be likely to
face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members
to exchange blows; to hit each other; to punch each other; to fight
piling up; making a heap; laying bricks
chicken; chicken game; chicken race
tension; strain; tensions (between countries, groups, etc.); tonus; muscle tone
moment by moment; hour by hour
eyeball; special feature; centerpiece; special program; loss leader; sunny-side up fried egg
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
facilitator; programme director; steering committee (chair)
happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
to be noisy; to be astir; to be abuzz; to be in commotion; to be aflutter; to be unsettled
to be placed on; to be set on; to be piled on; to appear (in print); to be mentioned; to be recorded
hidden ball trick; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
procurement; purchase; buying; school store; co-op; school canteen
(degree of) customer satisfaction
bargain goods; loss leader; eye-catching goods; featured product
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
second; number two; runner-up
to pile up; to heap up; to stir up; to enliven; to bring to a climax
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
exit; way out; outlet; vent
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
not at all inferior to; rival or surpass; compare favorably (with)
cloth; fabric; material; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. someone's head); to pour liquid (on something); to dash liquid (over something); to plate (something) with metal; to cover (with a dental crown); to add (e.g. music to a video)
all eyes; public attention