first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
fallen leaves; leaf litter; falling leaves
to come fluttering in (e.g. leaves, snow, flowers, etc.); to come dancing in; to drop in unexpectedly; to happen unexpectedly
courtyard; quadrangle; middle court
wind; breeze; manner; behaviour; cold; influenza
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
to wet; to moisten; to dampen; to soak; to dip
furnishings; implements; equipment
exactly; precisely; just; just (like); as if; as though
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
after that; afterwards; thereafter
market (financial, stock, domestic, etc.); marketplace; exchange; (street) market
to buy; to purchase; to value (highly); to think highly of; to incur (someone's anger, displeasure, etc.); to elicit (e.g. sneers)
in any case; at any rate; anyhow; anyway; as you know; for you see
kitchen; financial situation; finances
(United States of) America; USA
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
to begin (doing); to start; to set about; to get down to
early evening (usu. from 3pm to 6pm); dusk
this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence
kamado; traditional Japanese wood or charcoal-fueled cook stove; household; family
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
pan; pot; saucepan; stew; hot pot
to warm (up); to heat (up); to sit on (an idea, plan, etc.); to keep to oneself; to renew (an old friendship); to take for oneself
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
crackling; cracking; clapping; incessantly (blinking)
to burst open; to pop; to split
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
Chinese water spinach (Ipomoea aquatica); ong choy; kang kong; water morning glory; water convolvulus; swamp cabbage
long chopsticks (for cooking, serving, etc.)
to mix; to stir; to blend
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with (skillfully); handling (well); managing
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
still; yet; more; still more; furthermore; in addition