to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
amorous glance; leer; shade (of color); tint; ingratiation; sycophancy
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against somebody; to play (a game, match, etc.) against somebody
all together now!; one, two, go!; ready, set, go!; heave, ho!; oops-a-daisy
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
something like ...; something called ...
structure of an artwork; pictorial design; pictures inserted in a book
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
sauce; Worcestershire sauce
strongish; somewhat strong
seasoning; flavour; flavor
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
chewing; mastication; digestion (e.g. of words); assimilation; comprehension
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
stinking; smelly; suspicious; fishy; clumsy; unskilled
to become hungry; to get an empty stomach
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
to become empty; to be emptied
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
apologies for the crude food
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
content-free chat; idle gossip
to mix; to stir; to blend
husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
recipe; prescription (medical); how-to guide (e.g. crafts)
eruption; volcanic eruption