fermentation micro-organism; fermentative bacteria; zymocyte; fermentation germ
fly in the ointment; small flaw in otherwise perfect object; only trouble; only fault
graduation certificate; diploma; testamur
to let (food) cool slightly after cooking
demountable; dismountable
sign out in front; front (for someone)
chicken bones; chicken carcass
cloud ear mushroom (Auricularia auricula-judae); wood ear mushroom; Jew's ear mushroom
polishing with a dry cloth; wiping with a dry cloth
to swell (out); to expand; to be inflated; to get cross; to get sulky; to pout
thick toast with honey (and often with fruit, icecream, etc.)
shutout; shutting out; lock-out; freeze-out
fallen scraps; scatterings; leftovers; remainder; student who cannot keep up in school; dropout (from school, society, a movement, etc.)
acting indifferent while lovestruck
to capture public interest; to enjoy popularity
transmission; communication; circulation; dissemination; diffusion; propagation
to start for home; to head for home; to make for home
meanwhile; in the meantime
simple is best; less is more
these days; nowadays; recently
(possession of) one feudal domain and one castle; being independent (acting without compromise or assistance); establishing only one castle in each feudal domain (edict issued by the shogunate in 1615)
to warm up to; to become enthusiastic about; to be elated
payment default; overdue on a payment
staying overnight without meals