to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
warp; curvature; curve; arch
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
insipid; flat; dull; lifeless; listless
how; in what way; circumstances
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
outsider; someone outside of a group
katsudon; pork cutlet served on top of a bowl of rice
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
whoops; oops; gulp; ulp; ugh; yuck
to gain strength; to have energy
omurice; fried rice wrapped in or topped with omelette
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
carrot (Daucus carota); Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng)
simple chicken and rice stir fry dish (usu. flavoured with ketchup or tomato puree)
to cook (something) with rice
subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient
as a child; when one was a child
feast; treating (someone); to treat (someone, e.g. to a meal)
no, not like that (but like this)
rather; better; instead; if anything
surely; certainly; without doubt
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
adopted child (usu. male); son-in-law
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
deoxyribonucleic acid; DNA
to concern; to be related
erasure; striking off; crossing out; cancellation; deletion
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
difference; discrepancy; variation
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
territory; domain; dominion; possession; sphere of action
intelligence or information network
ill will; spite; bad meaning; mala fides; bad faith; malice
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation