to become extremely serious (in attitude); to look solemn; to assume a solemn air
as usual; as is one's habit
certificate; certified document; (the) thumbs up; seal of approval; paper with signature of the shogun or lord
intimacy; friendship; friendly relations
to keep in contact (e.g. by phone, mail, etc.); to keep in touch
to float; to save (on one's expenses); to scrimp; to half-rise, e.g. to one's feet
point in common; common feature
to show signs of; to appear
cookie; biscuit; cookie; browser cookie
confections; sweets; candy; cake
preservation; conservation; storage; save (to storage)
carrying (on one's person); taking with one
on board a ship; aboard a ship
another thing; exception; special case
upper class; upper echelons of society; the rich and powerful; the elite
to throw into; to toss into; to throw-in; to play a throw-in
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
chewing; mastication; digestion (e.g. of words); assimilation; comprehension
to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest
lightly; nimbly; with agility; casually; readily; regularly
crisp (not moist or juicy); crunchy; crunching sound (of walking on snow, frost, sand, etc.); doing skillfully and efficiently; doing quickly; (arch.) sound of pouring liquid
so-so; passable; now, now; there, there; my, my; oh my!
light meal; snack; refreshments
ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic
cooking; food preparation
crispy; crunchy; tearing; ripping; spirited; energetic
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
to get; to obtain; to come by; to find
sponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices); promotion; organizing; organising; hosting; staging
to be particular about one's food; to have a discriminating palate
back country; remote countryside
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring
tuber; taro; yokel; bumpkin; dud; worthless thing