demi-glace (type of brown sauce)
Sakhalin surf clam (Pseudocardium sachalinense)
lemon balm (Melissa officinalis); sweet balm
(written) appeal; circular; manifesto; encouragement; encouraging words; letter of encouragement
leaving the nest; going out into the world; becoming independent
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; deftly finishing up; putting on the final touches
one star (rating); evening star; morning star
dysgeusia; taste disorder
carburetor; carburettor; cab; taxi; driver's cab (vehicle)
to win the prize; to win the ring
beef tongue (a specialty of Sendai); ox tongue
without (uttering) a single word; without (giving) even the slightest response
Claire; Clare; Clerc; Klaern; Krehl
net news; network news; Usenet
sorry to bother you, but ...
when; at what moment; what time
counter for things inside a bag
irregular pulse; arrhythmia
senility; dotage; decrepitude
saw-edged perch (Niphon spinosus)
multi-course menu; multi-course dining
hooray!; cheers!; bravo!; loud (e.g. applause); enthusiastic; tumultuous
fancy restaurant; expensive restaurant
so-and-so; who?; which people?
standing on one's feet for a long time
just made; fresh (from the oven); newly-built (house)
to bring disgrace (dishonor, dishonour) on; to fling mud at; to put to shame
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
high-class restaurant; high-end store
light seasoning; mild flavour; bland taste
garnish (e.g. vegetables with a meat dish); trimmings; fixings; relish
to strain (one's stomach); to bear down (during childbirth); to push down
to be elated; to be excited; to be caught up in the moment; to be carried away; to get cocky
the Tiger (third sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Tiger (around 4am, 3-5am, or 4-6am); east-northeast; first month of the lunar calendar