to do something by choice; to like; to be fond of
intake (e.g. of salt); ingestion; absorption (e.g. of new knowledge); adoption (e.g. of foreign culture); reception and protection
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
to be dried out; to be parched
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
fully; luxuriantly; fluffy; plump; soft and full
finish; end; completion; result
focus of one's attention; what one is looking for
female high-school student
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
maker; builder; creator; tenant farmer
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
to be very far apart from; to be remote; to be quite different from
to become misty; to become hazy; to get blurry; to grow dim; to be overshadowed; to be upstaged
still better; even better
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
retort; sealed plastic pouch typically containing ready-made sauce or stew; boil-in-the-bag; retort; glass vessel used for distillation (now largely obs.)
packing; packaging; face mask; face pack; puck
I wish I had ...; I should have ...; it would have been better if I had ...
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
study; diligence; discount; reduction
exercise; physical training; appeal; campaign; motion; movement
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
(the) whole; as a whole; in general; at large
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
to smack one's lips (over a dish); to eat with relish
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
washing (esp. dishes and laundry)
careful; scrupulous; thorough; conscientious; elaborate; deliberate
to dry (clothes, etc.); to desiccate
manners; courtesy; etiquette
washing; cleansing; cleaning; cleansing (one's mind and body)
chime; bell (e.g. doorbell)
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit