eggplant (Solanum melongena); aubergine
to knead; to mix with fingers; to quibble; to argue for argument's sake
horizontally; flat; across; crossways; crosswise
very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)
to talk; to chat; to chatter
spare time; free time; time (it takes to do something); time required; time off; leave; dismissal
there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
to gouge out; to excavate; to hollow; to bore; to drill; to carve (e.g. pumpkin)
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
to sting one's eyes; to make one's eyes smart
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
to speak; to say; to vocalize
packed in; contained in; working at; assigned to; using ... alone (to make an argument, judgement, etc.); doing continuously
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
laid-back; carefree; easygoing; thoughtless; happy-go-lucky
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
top (of a table, counter, etc.); tabletop; countertop; baking tray; baking sheet; sheet pan
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
capsicum (Capsicum annuum, esp. the cultivated chili peppers); chili pepper (chile, chilli); cayenne; shichimi pepper
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
opposition; rebellion; rebounding; recoiling; rally (e.g. in stock prices); recovery
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
inevitable; necessary; certain; inevitability; necessity
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
to become familiar with; to get used to; to become accustomed to; to come to fit; to go (well) with; to suit
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
beforehand; in advance; ahead of time; previously
to warm (up); to heat (up); to sit on (an idea, plan, etc.); to keep to oneself; to renew (an old friendship); to take for oneself
to throw into; to toss into; to throw-in; to play a throw-in
in the meanwhile; during the time
carrot (Daucus carota); Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng)
finely cut strips (of vegetables); shredded vegetables