to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
to get into the swing of (one's work); to hit one's stride; (for a fish or bird) to put on fat for the winter
flesh; meat; flesh (of a fruit); pulp; the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh; thickness
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to melt; to thaw; to fuse; to dissolve
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; condiment
to fry; to saute; to stir-fry
seasoning; flavour; flavor
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
admiration; wonder; astonishment
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
to eat a mouthful; to take a bite
growth period (in children)
young man; young woman; young people; youth; youngsters
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
to swell (out); to expand; to be inflated; to get cross; to get sulky; to pout
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to whine; to make feeble complaints
calm; composed; self-possessed; firm
leader; reader; reading book; reader (i.e. someone who reads); microreader; dotted line (in printing)
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity