May Queen (potato variety)
Western food; Western-style food
bitter (flavor); bitter (type of beer)
chicken and vegetable stew with bechamel sauce or fresh cream
being attracted by physical looks only; person who puts much store by good looks
fork; junction; parting of the ways; turning point
the eve (of a festival) (e.g. Christmas Eve)
about when; about what time; how soon
burr (e.g. on a machined edge)
rest stop; service area; public address system; PA
rice (esp. when served on a plate)
period of time (usu. a period of approx. two hours corresponding to one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac); carving; engraving; victory; strictness; cruelty
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient
highlight (scene); high point; climax; show-off scene (of an actor in a play)
to distribute; to apportion; to divide
chairman; moderator; toastmaster; master of ceremonies; chairperson; host (of a TV show, etc.)
to pluck; to pick; to tear
creaking; squeaking; packing in tightly; cramming; hard (pressing, tying, twisting, etc.); tightly