apple core; core of an apple
to gouge out; to excavate; to hollow; to bore; to drill; to carve (e.g. pumpkin)
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
per-capita division; division according to the number of people
sticky; syrupy; weakly (of a flame); gently (e.g. boil); dozing off; napping
to flavor; to flavour; to season
with a rattling sound; with a (gentle) clinking sound; rapping (on a door); (cooking) at a simmer; (boiling) gently; (bubbling) lightly
finish; end; completion; result
trio; gang of three; threesome
catch (fishing); amount of fish caught; caught fish
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
skewering (fish, meat, etc.; for the purpose of grilling)
carpet; rug; mat, mattress, quilt etc. spread out on the floor (or ground) and used to sit or sleep on; spread; (cloth) cover
hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic
root; joint; base; crotch
meat soup; bouillon; juices (from grilled meat); gravy
breast meat (usu. of chicken); breast; white meat
chicken bones; chicken carcass
to supply (goods, money, etc.); to cover (costs); to pay; to give board; to provide meals
dashi; Japanese soup stock made from fish and kelp
favorable reception; good reputation; popularity
to smack one's lips (over a dish); to eat with relish
to agree; to decide upon; to enter into (a contract)
trouble; difficulties; dispute; confusion; disorder; mess
with hesitation; haltingly; falteringly; reluctantly
right under; directly below; right beneath
near; close (to); nearby; (drawing) near; approaching; almost here
one's student (esp. a former one); one's pupil; one's disciple
destination (in travel); place where one is staying
while moving; on the move
not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe; not completely displeasing; fairly pleasing
common knowledge; well-known fact
to clatter; to rattle; to flap (noisily); to get in a panic; to get in a flap; to rush around
as if it were about oneself
comfortable (to live in); snug; cosy; cozy
preliminary arrangements; preparation; spadework; pre-cooking