to boil; to simmer; to stew; to seethe
stopper; cork; plug; tap; faucet; stopcock
doing as one is told; yes-man
left arm; left-handed (baseball pitcher)
to warm (e.g. one's hands over a fire); to dry; to toast; to grill; to broil
process; operation; stage of a process; progress of work
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; condiment
by itself; automatically; naturally
to mix; to stir; to scramble; to churn
completion; finish; workmanship; result; outcome
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
a little tight; a little snug; a little strong; a little harsh
wave (on water); wave (electromagnetic, sound, etc.); wave (in hair); wave (audience); Mexican wave
bull's-eye (pattern); double ring (pattern); umbrella with bull's-eye pattern
stirring; slight movement
to raise one's head (esp. of a snake)
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
meddling; meddlesomeness; nosiness; meddler; buttinsky; busybody
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
to float; to save (on one's expenses); to scrimp; to half-rise, e.g. to one's feet
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
finger flick to the forehead
simmering; (boiling) gently
cooking stove; burner (gas, electric, etc.); range; cooktop; hob
colour and lustre; color and luster; complexion; colour; color
Wagyu beef; Japanese beef
base; basis; base (e.g. military); depot; base; base bag
combination; arrangement; distribution; marrying off
polished rice; (uncooked) white rice
great pairing (e.g. of food and wine); marriage; wedded life; wedding