ancestor; forefather; foremother
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
seeming ...; appearing ...; -ish; like a ...; typical of ...
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum); soba; Japanese buckwheat noodles
to saw; to grind (e.g. coffee beans); to mill
control; management (e.g. of a business)
crash; smash; bang; sound of a large, heavy object falling
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
manure; fertilizer; fertiliser; compost
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
pumpkin (Cucurbita sp.); squash
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
unveiling; debut; introduction
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
riverside; edge of a river
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
a little bit; a little while
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
vigorous; cheerful; assertive
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
even so; anyhow; at any rate
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably
Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; politeness marker
direct selling; direct sales
how; in what way; how about
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon