to glitter; to glisten; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glare; to gleam
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
to form; to shape; to make; to mold; to mould; to build up
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
device; instrument; vessel; container; ability; capacity
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
jello; gelatin dessert; jelly
to model on; to make in the shape of; to represent; to symbolise
several types; several kinds; several species
ikebana; Japanese art of flower arrangement
to dish up; to arrange food (on a plate)
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
to break into a smile; to smile broadly; to beam
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander
young man; young woman; young people; youth; youngsters
astringency; tartness; austere elegance; elegant simplicity; subdued style
to soften; to moderate; to relieve
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
considerably; not a little; in no small numbers
to unravel; to untie; to break into small pieces (of fish, meat, etc.); to relax; to ease
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
individual plate; single individual's small dish on which food taken from shared serving dishes is placed
moderate; proper; just right
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
fruit; nut; berry; fruits; profit
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek