to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
hors d'oeuvre; appetizer; appetiser; starter
tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
(spaghetti alla) carbonara
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
second (time unit); assistant; helper; second
fish-based cooking; fish dish
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
wisdom; jnana (higher knowledge)
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
sea bream (Sparidae); porgy; tai (species of reddish-brown Pacific sea bream, Pagrus major)
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
cooking, esp. frying or stir-frying; heating; tempering; -ware
French; French food; French cuisine
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
to complete decisively; to do to completion
more than usual; especially; particularly
to find fault (with); to cavil (at); to carp (about); to throw a wet blanket (on); to throw cold water (on); to jinx
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
at least; at most; (even) just
gelato; Italian-style ice cream
confections; sweets; candy; cake