to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
creative cookery; creative cuisine
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
but; however; provided that
not necessarily so; is not always true
process; operation; stage of a process; progress of work
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana; (in Indian philosophy) means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge
preference; priority; precedence
advanced student; advanced learner; advanced practitioner; experienced person
apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer
to get accustomed to using
cookware; cooking utensil
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle; marijuana; cannabis
tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter
shift; move; (work) shift; work schedule; gearshift; changing gears
after that; afterwards; thereafter
to soak; to dip; to steep; to moisten; to wet
to cool (from room temperature); to chill; to calm down; to cool off; to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
-ish; -like; resembling; appearing to be; seeming to be
rest; break; recess; intermission
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
second day of the month; two days
to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft; to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
hazy; misty; foggy; hazy feeling; uncertain feeling; feeling gloomy
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
observation; survey; watching
just a handful; only a small number (of)
to comfort; to console; to amuse
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
training; drill; practice; discipline
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying