to throw at; to throw something at a person; to throw a person down
sense of duty (obligation)
these days; nowadays; present day; at this time (of the day)
drink; drinking; spigot; tap (in a cask, etc.); stock market bucketing; bookmaking
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
tension; mental strain; nervousness
mental; spiritual; emotional
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
withdrawal; retraction; revocation; repeal
beforehand; in advance; previously
evening meal; dinner; supper
training; education; stocking up; laying in; preparation (e.g. ingredients); girl studying to become a geisha
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
cooking for oneself; cooking one's own food; doing one's own cooking; scanning a book or magazine to create an ebook by oneself
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
clincher; pick-up line; honeyed phrase; telling phrase; phrase that brings someone around, esp. in personal relationships
favorite; favourite; habitually used
to leave word with (a person); to state in one's will; to leave (something) unsaid; to forget to mention
ceiling; ceiling price; (price) ceiling
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
preliminary arrangements; preparation; spadework; pre-cooking
menu; schedule; program; (computer) menu
certainly; surely; undoubtedly; just; precisely; exactly
going out to shop; going shopping; buying in quantity; buying wholesale; bulk purchasing
pretending not to recognize (recognise); feigned ignorance
flesh; meat; flesh (of a fruit); pulp; the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh; thickness
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day
to train; to teach; to acquire (information); to learn; to stock; to stock up on
striking (at something) and missing; swing and a miss; vain attempt
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again