formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
to stop walking; to pause
mastery; skillfulness; dexterity; master hand; expert
not yet known; unknown; strange
passage; pathway; roadway; avenue; aisle
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
to emboss; to print out; to print; to work out (e.g. policy); to hammer out; to strike (a drum indicating the end of a performance)
power; might; authority; influence
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
rest; break; recess; intermission
pan; pot; saucepan; stew; hot pot
capacity; volume; capacitance
acqua pazza (poached fish)
bagna càuda; dip made from garlic, anchovies, olive oil, etc.
comfortably warm; steaming hot (food); piping hot; glowing (with warmth)
bringing; taking; carrying
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
powerfully; vigorously; with all one's strength; lots of; heaps of; plenty
advantage; point in favor; point in favour
to taste; to try (food or drink)
order of chivalry; chivalric order
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; in a mumble; in a murmur
to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
mental preparedness; being braced for; being steeled for
blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; gibe
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
to run (up hill, stairs, etc.)