samurai on horseback; (medieval) knight
in the meanwhile; during the time
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
to look (sound, behave) grown-up; to be adult-like; to mature
one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
ordinary person; member of the general public; non-celebrity
standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
to talk; to chat; to chatter
general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different
traveller; traveler; wayfarer; tourist
small; small-sized; small-scale; miniature
to employ; to hire; to charter
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to be OK
absolute obedience; complete submission
to be profitable; to yield a profit
exceedingly; extremely; very many; indeed
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
river fish; freshwater fish
baking foods in a covered pan; foods baked in a covered pan
to unravel; to untie; to break into small pieces (of fish, meat, etc.); to relax; to ease
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
to pickle thoroughly; to pickle a large amount
that's good; that's nice; like (on social media); is that clear?; OK?
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
famous product; special product; speciality; specialty
the real pleasure (of something); the real thrill; flavour of ghee; (fig.) delicious taste; Buddha's gracious teachings
local specialty; local special dish
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
(not so) much; (not) very
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
peculiarity; uniqueness; characteristic
seasoning; flavour; flavor
one's say; one's point; complaint; grievance; objection
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
wow!; oh!; yeah!; alright!; waah!; boohoo!