a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
reading while standing (in a bookstore, etc.); browsing (i.e. reading an item but not buying it)
to melt; to thaw; to fuse; to dissolve
stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to pour into; to wash down; to insert (e.g. into a data stream)
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
one copy (of a book, magazine, etc.); one volume
alchemy; way of making money; moneymaker; money-spinner
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
to relax; to feel at home
meeting place; rendezvous (point); roll-call (assembly) point; appointed (designated) place
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
level of comfort (of objects you sit on)
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
high-class restaurant; high-end store
800; eight hundred; multitude; large number
to approach; to draw near
it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?
to tower over the surroundings
silver; silver colour; (fig.) snow
multi-floor building; multi-storey building; bill
a head (e.g. taller or shorter); noticeable difference (in competitors' results)
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
harmony; accord; reconciliation; agreement
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
maintenance; preservation; improvement
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
political and business circles; political and business establishment; politics and industry
president (of a society); chairman
government; administration
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
to work as the backbone (of); to bear responsibility (for); to be the mainstay (of); to be the central part (of)
(political) power; authority; influence
property; fortune; means; assets
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
property; fortune; assets