to draw (water); to scoop up; to dip up; to understand (someone's feelings, etc.); to grasp; to surmise
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
conviction; belief; confidence
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
head; brains; intellect; understanding
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
dissatisfied-looking; looking discontented
otherwise; or else; if not
to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
justice; right; righteousness; correct meaning; correct explanation
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
teasing; banter; ribbing; jest; making fun (of); poking fun (at)
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound
main question; real issue at hand
(moment of) departure; (upon) leaving; retirement
to summon; to get used to call
to spill; to fall out of; to peek through; to become visible (although normally not); to escape (of a smile, tear, etc.)
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
here and there; all around; everywhere; to get things in the wrong order (back to front); to become muddled up
noon; midday; daytime; lunch
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience
form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
Western cooking; Western-style meal; Western-style food; Japanized Western cuisine
Japanese food; Japanese-style meal; Japanese cuisine
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
middle of the night; dead of night