to be effeminate; to be a fop; to break into a smile; to grin
troublesome (person, task, etc.); difficult; suffering; hardship; trouble
to do something by choice; to like; to be fond of
introduction; bringing in; installation; introduction (to a story, lecture, etc.); introductory part
as necessary; if necessary; as the need arises; as occasion demands; where appropriate
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
to make a circle (of a motion, arrangement, etc.); to move (e.g. one's head) in a circle; to form (the shape of) a circle; to draw a circle
to paint; to spread; to plaster; to apply (cream, lotion); to smear; to lacquer
to bury; to embed; to implant
metal plate; metallic plate
burn; scald; (fig.) getting one's fingers burned (e.g. poor investment, mixing with the wrong people)
valuable article; valuables
available; enabled; can be used; may be used
leading; prominent; eminent; counting on one's fingers
fearfully; timidly; cautiously; nervously
to lay bare; to expose; to reveal
Buddhist priest; bonze; close-cropped hair; crew cut; boy; sonny
boarding (someone); catering; board; provided meals; cook; caterer
recipe; (medical) prescription; how-to guide (e.g. for crafts)
amiable; affable; likable
to let (food) cool slightly after cooking
dislike of very hot food or drink; inability to take hot food; (lit.) cat tongue
light eating; spare diet; not eating much
full stomach; filling one's stomach; eating one's fill; complete; total; full
to satisfy the requirements
overhasty; rash; premature
close investigation; careful examination; scrutiny
morning; forenoon; just before noon
about when; about what time; how soon
establishing proof; demonstration; substantiation
device; instrument; vessel; container; ability; capacity
great success; big hit; (hitting the) jackpot; big win; being right on the mark (of a prediction); being bang on
hum (of a TV, radio, etc.)
ventilation; communication (within an organisation); openness
serious reflection; soul-searching; penitence
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous