to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
the opposite direction; the other way
potato starch; starch of dogtooth violet
briskly; smartly; promptly; clearly; lucidly
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
to give directions; to issue instructions
at first; in the beginning; originally
sauce; Worcestershire sauce
including; inclusive of; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second (in go)
remnant; fragment; fraction; odd sum; halfway; half-hearted
to delay; to put off; to procrastinate
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; condiment
(arch.) to rub into; to train for; to prepare for
subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient
to choke up; to be speechless; to hold one's tongue
condensation (of ideas, emotions, etc.); condensation (of a vapour or gas)
chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus); domestic chicken; chicken meat
slaughter (of livestock for meat); butchery
acquaintance; appreciative friend
assorted vegetables for sukiyaki (esp. green onion)
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
for generations; hereditary; generation after generation
spread (e.g. of a disease); rampancy; infestation; proliferation; being widespread
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission