(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
this occasion; at this time; now
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
don't be absurd; that's out of the question; nonsense; don't mention it
to make something one's own; to appropriate for oneself
bamboo grass; generally smaller species of running bamboo that do not shed their sheaths (e.g. Sasa spp.)
seeing off and meeting on return
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment
ignorance; innocence; stupidity
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent
to cut up; to cleave; to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something; (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
and; thereupon; because of that
to swallow (e.g. a story); to accept without questioning; to swallow (food) whole; to gobble up; to gulp down
personal; individual; private
such; like that; in that way
Qi (kingdom in China during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Period of the Warring States); Ch'i
supervision; control; superintendence; director; superintendent; supervisor
that's got nothing to do with me; that's none of my business; that doesn't involve me
unfair; unjust; wrongful; improper; unreasonable; unwarranted
views; opinion; discernment; pride; self-respect
not serious; frivolous; insincere; unsteady
really; truly; very; extremely; exceedingly; sincerely
playing in the water (sea, lake, river, etc.); playing with water
call; visit; inquiry; enquiry; question
guest member; associate member; honorary member
to take advantage of someone's kindness or patience; to get carried away; to be elated; to get puffed up (with pride); to push one's luck; to get cocky
speech and conduct; words and actions; words and deeds; behavior; behaviour; manners
to (relax and) stretch one's legs out; to go for a further walk
excess flesh; surplus fat; flab
baldness; bald head; bald person; baldy; idiot; moron
(committing, resorting to) an act of violence
fat; grease; blubber; lard; suet
palm; open hand; playing on equal terms; lack of handicap
spoiled; spoilt; ruined; wasted (chance, etc.); messed up; destroyed
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)