to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
sweet and sour; bittersweet
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
just-harvested; something freshly harvested or gathered (usually produce)
to be reminded of; to call to mind
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
wheat; barley; oat (oats)
item; article; dish; course; finest item
study; diligence; discount; reduction
amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
innermost secrets (of an art or skill); mysteries; essence; heart
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
I would be most grateful if you could ...; I would humbly ask that you ...; please ...
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
to tuck (e.g. sleeves); to roll up
slime; sliminess; mucus; viscous liquid
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
water content; moisture; juiciness; dampness
in so doing; when you do so; in this regard; on this occasion; some time during that period
inexperienced; immature; green; grassy-smelling; smelling of raw vegetation
juicy (i.e. having lots of juice or liquid); Okinawan rice gruel meal
slanting; tilted; sloping; distorted (feeling); slanted (e.g. view of the world); bad (mood)
empty-handed; barehanded; unarmed
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
rather; sooner; preferably
proper quantity; suitable amount; proper dose; optimal dose
boiling; seething; becoming heated (e.g. debate); excitement; soaring (prices); shooting up
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; condiment
round; circular; spherical; mellow (flavour, voice, etc.); mild; smooth
flavour; flavor; taste; charm; appeal; interest
to sharpen; to hone; to wash (rice); to scour; to polish