to watch over; to watch attentively
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant
to repeat; to do something over again
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
around the world; throughout the world
every conceivable; every single; every possible; all kinds of
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
each nation; many nations; many countries
dominion; territory; possession
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
to win through (e.g. to the next round); to win game after game; to achieve a final victory; to fight to the end and win; to come out on top
three colours; three colors; triple run; winning hand containing the same chow in each of the three suits; triple pung; winning hand containing the same pung in each of the three suits
red bean paste; red bean jam; kudzu sauce; filling (of a dumpling, etc.); filling; stuffing
intoxication; being carried away by; being enraptured by
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
account of a dream; fantastic story; wild tale; empty dream
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
relation; connection; relevance
for example; for instance; e.g.
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
to be given; to be granted; to be honored with; to give; to bestow; to confer