to be confusing; to be different from what one is used to
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
maturing; ripening; aging; ageing; curing; fermenting
occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
to cross over (e.g. mountain); to go across; to get over (e.g. hardship); to pass time (e.g. a winter); to surpass; to be better than; to move house
(practical) application; putting to practical use; applied
hardening; fortifying; pledge; vow; defense; defence
menu; schedule; program; (computer) menu
custom; made or built to order; customs (government agency)
family a woman has married into
to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained
quick-witted; bright; rapid thinking
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)
brimming with health (vigor, vigour); full of vitality; full of health
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
work (e.g. of art); production; harvest; cultivation; technique
frying or baking something thin (e.g. thin omelette)
to tear to pieces; to tear to shreds; to pick (e.g. fruit); to pluck; to do ... heavily; to do ... heartily
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression
to rain (drops on the large side); to go to pieces; to be taken apart
to knead; to mix with fingers; to quibble; to argue for argument's sake
to burn; to scorch; to char; to singe
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity
to win the favour of (favor); to be acknowledged (e.g. by a superior); to measure up to
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
criticizing; lambasting; pointing out faults; calling for a retake; ordering (somebody) to redo something
your company; your shrine
voluptuous; full-breasted; buxom; voluptuous woman; big-breasted woman; glamour girl
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
feeling of tragic heroism; feeling of grim resolve; sense of determination
to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
tragic but brave; heroic; grim; pathetic