wooden spoon; ladle; rice scoop
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
even if; even though; however; no matter how
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
steady; firm; solid; secure
family-oriented; familial
lived-in feel (e.g. of a room); sense of life; hints of daily life
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
order (esp. to a number of people); command; ritual of bowing at start and end of school class
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
to look at again; to re-examine (policy, estimate, plan, etc.); to review; to get a better opinion of; to see in a more positive light; to improve
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
yes; sure; gotcha; sycophantically; servilely; fawningly
failing to recognize someone; underestimation
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling
pleasant feeling; good vibes
to be cooked; to have finished cooking
individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic
strongish; somewhat strong
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
on the contrary; rather; all the more; instead
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback