accumulation; accumulate; store
scrutiny; scanning; taking a good look
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
set; set meal; combo-meal; hairdo
to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to become brilliant; to become cheerful
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
to save face; to show deference; to make someone look good
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
compassionate; merciful; benevolent; charitable; humane
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
since when; from when; how long
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
plan; device; idea; design; contrivance; conception
agreement; concurrence; conformance; compliance
lack of ability; incompetence; incapacity
food; provisions; nourishment (mental, spiritual, etc.); sustenance (e.g. of one's life); source of encouragement
ingrained habit; second nature
consideration; inquiry; enquiry; investigation; study
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
boiling; seething; becoming heated (e.g. debate); excitement; soaring (prices); shooting up
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
tea utensils; container for powdered green tea (tea ceremony)
complete set; all; everything
after that; afterwards; thereafter
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
bowl (ceramic, porcelain); counter for bowls of food or drink
globe-trotting; traveling (around) the world
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
for a while; for some time; for a period
relief; mitigation; alleviation; relaxation (of restrictions, tensions, etc.); easing; softening