to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
scorch; burn; burnt rice; part of ceramic glaze that has become dark or darkish-brown during firing
two (long cylindrical things)
lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!
strenuous exertion; spurt; splurge
one meal; one meal (a day)
little by little; bit by bit; sparingly
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
(one's) inner voice; voice of one's heart; what one really thinks
favourite dish (favorite); favourite food
in one's own way or style
dealing with; coping with
pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
to project; to overhang; to stick out; to put up (a notice); to post
notice; bulletin; post; posting; placard
chef (esp. of high-end Japanese cuisine); cook; area of a kitchen that contains the chopping board
surging crowd; wave of humanity; stampede
to fix one's hair (hairdo) (esp. if disheveled); to straighten one's hair; to make an adjustment to one's hair; to do (up) one's hair
end; final; end of life; death; never; not at all
to be in confusion or commotion; to be in a turmoil; to be crowded or jammed with people
bulletin board; display board; notice board; electronic bulletin board; BBS
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
treasure; picture of a treasure ship; money; cash
shopfront; storefront; shopwindow; over-the-counter
else; in addition; on top of that; furthermore; further; besides
to be profitable; to yield a profit
novice; beginner; starting to run; running off; running away
to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip off; to skin; to flay
first come, first served; the early bird catches the worm
contest; competition; struggle; scramble
ceiling; ceiling price; (price) ceiling
to look happy; to look pleased; to make eyes at (someone); to ogle
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort