to do someone in; to bump someone off
at the last moment; this late in the game
settlement; solution; resolution
pinioning; binding arms behind the back
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
base (e.g. of a triangle); low class; low in social standing; base (e.g. of support); foundation
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to be confused from not knowing what to do
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
with a single flash of light; glitteringly; sparklingly; twinklingly
I don't know ...; how about ...?; I wonder; what about ..?
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
meal; Emperor's meal; meal of a noble; high-quality (of a food or drink); premium
(school) subject; curriculum; course; item; heading; entry
with a snap; with a click (beep); shortly; briefly; small
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
boarder; boarding student
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
manners; behavior; behaviour
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
to walk about; to walk around; to walk to and fro; to pace around; to wander
to have no chance (of succeeding)
to weather (a storm, rough seas); to ride across; to get through (adversity); to weather; to load completely (e.g. books on a shelf, people or luggage in a car)
mackerel (esp. the chub mackerel, Scomber japonicus); server (in an online game)
strenuous exertion; spurt; splurge
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
to dish up; to arrange food (on a plate)
assortment (of food); assorted dishes; combination platter
for (some) doubtful points to remain
kitchen knife; carving knife; (arch.) cooking; (arch.) food
learning by watching others; learning by imitation