extreme masochist; very masochistic
namul (Korean dishes consisting of seasoned vegetables)
rise and fall; fluctuation
rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
to be amused; to find something interesting
national certification; national qualification; government certification
Manchu-Han Imperial Feast; three-day feast of Chinese delicacies held during the Qing dynasty
using every trick (in the book)
ill-bred; vulgar; boorish
self-centered; stuck on oneself
around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing
sweating easily; profuse sweater
broiled eel (usu. mixed into rice)
feeling of disappointment; sense of dismay
internal conflict; family quarrel; domestic trouble
authenticity; credibility
gross; disgusting; sickening
upper; upward; outer; surface; top
leaving something where it is; abandoning something
dwelling; house; residence; den; habitat
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
ornamental ridge-end tile
forward; forwarding (email); forwards; forward contract
seasoning; flavour; flavor
unrefined (character, manners); mean; vulgar; bad taste; lacking style
how should I know?; don't ask me
immediately carrying out (a plan)
school inter-class ball-game competition
the Dragon (fifth sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Dragon (around 8am, 7-9am, or 8-10am); east-southeast; third month of the lunar calendar
stiff (atmosphere, manner, etc.); cold; unfriendly; thin and bony; scrawny
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out