nothing one can say (e.g. about something perfect); not a thing one can complain about; better than one could hope for
to speak ill of; to disparage
appraisal; estimation; evaluation; setting prices
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
toddling; with small, quick steps; restlessly; in continuous motion; quickly and easily; often
offender; criminal; culprit
detective; investigator; sleuth; detective work; secret investigation
to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
to worry; to fret; to get anxious
inconsiderate; unkind; cruel; thoughtless; unthinking; mindless
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed; to get close (e.g. to someone emotionally); to become intimate (with)
good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
to tag along; to follow; to tail; to shadow
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
for a while; for some time; for a period
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
to spend time (on doing something)
demi-glace (type of brown sauce)
form; adjective; i-adjective (in Japanese)
distorted; crooked; oval; elliptical shape; round, wooden container for cooked rice; oval coin
to burn; to scorch; to char; to singe
to fry; to saute; to stir-fry
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
individual; separate; personal; case-by-case
chikuzenni; simmered chicken and vegetables; chicken stew with taro, carrot, burdock, etc.
dressing; dressing; putting on clothes
landlord; landlady; house owner; home owner; head of the household
to knead; to mix with fingers; to quibble; to argue for argument's sake
without a moment's delay; at once; immediately; instantly; promptly; without hesitation
after that; afterwards; thereafter
orthopedics; plastic surgery; cosmetic surgery; smoothing (bursty traffic, etc.); shaping; fairing
to repair; to mend; to change; to alter; to put back; to put away; to cure
to tear to pieces; to tear to shreds; to pick (e.g. fruit); to pluck; to do ... heavily; to do ... heartily