encounter; running into; meeting with (e.g. an accident); being confronted with (e.g. a difficulty)
to polish; to shine; to burnish; to refine (a skill, etc.); to improve; to hone
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
to become independent; to leave one's hands; to leave one's possession
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
eagerly (waiting); (waiting) impatiently
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
tart; roll of sponge cake with sweetened beans
mystery; something inexplicable; unfathomable (of a Buddha's abilities); 10^64 (or 10^80)
caramelization; caramelized food
aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing
sweet and sour; bittersweet (feeling)
various; a variety of; all sorts of; many (different)
crisp (not moist or juicy); crunchy; crunching sound (of walking on snow, frost, sand, etc.); doing skillfully and efficiently; doing quickly; (arch.) sound of pouring liquid
reception (telephone); listening (to a telephone)
recipe; (medical) prescription; how-to guide (e.g. for crafts)
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
thin (of an object); pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.)
damp; moist; (slightly) wet; quiet; calm; peaceful
caramel (browned sugar used as flavouring)
bitter (taste); sour (expression, look); bitter; bitter (e.g. experience); painful
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
enlightening; deep; meaningful; profound; subtle; rich in nuance
to be prominent; to be conspicuous; to stand out; to be outstanding; to be remarkable; to be striking
feeling; sense; impression
to think about; to send one's heart out to; to give more than a passing thought to; to think of something far away; to think nostalgically upon (esp. one's hometown)
as one likes; as one wants; as one wishes; as one hopes; as one sees fit; to one's satisfaction
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
undisputed; entirely; perfect
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
to cut and divide; to cut up; to cut into pieces; to distinguish (e.g. facets of a problem); to isolate
finish; finishing; finishing touches
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
near; neighbourhood; nearly (e.g. "it took nearly one year"); close to; shortly; soon
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail
to go into; to come into; to penetrate; to become complicated