falling apart while cooking
prototype; model; pattern; archetypal
to stop; to stay (e.g. the night); to contain; to keep (in position, in place); to record (e.g. a fact); to retain
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
(I) won't (say) anything no matter what (expression is followed by negative verb relating to say, answer, etc.) to not (tell) even under any threat
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
emotional strength; force of will
general mobilization; general mobilisation
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
potato (Solanum tuberosum)
rustic; unsophisticated; provincial; hick; uncool; unstylish
carpet; rug; mat, mattress, quilt etc. spread out on the floor (or ground) and used to sit or sleep on; spread; (cloth) cover
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
in drops; dripping; gently (sloping); sluggishly; endlessly; leisurely
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
perfect; complete; flawless
to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire
how; in what way; how about; questionable
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
both hands; both arms; ten
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
to state; to express; to mention
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
how; in what way; by what means
eyeball; special feature; centerpiece; special program; loss leader; sunny-side up fried egg
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
to replace; to substitute; to shift; to change places
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help