Christmas Eve; holy night
descent (to earth, esp. of a god); advent; epiphany; arrival (of an important person); appearance
national holiday; festival day
origin; appearance of auspicious omen
reflection (light, image, situation, attitude, etc.); reflecting; influence; application (e.g. of an update)
Japanese fir (Abies firma); momi fir
Japanese style; Japanesque; Japanism
the various countries of Europe and America; the West
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
to bring to a finish; to bind firmly; to superintend
to be itching to put one's skills to use
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
great burdock (Arctium lappa); gobo
decorated cake; fancy cake
direct transmission (of mystery, skill, secret, etc.); initiation
salt and pepper; seasoning with salt and pepper
to boil; to simmer; to stew; to seethe
to mash; to grind; to pulverize; to dissipate (a fortune); to run through; to lose
to flavor; to flavour; to season
heated vegetables; warm vegetables
dressing; dressing; putting on clothes
nutriment; wholesome; savoriness; savouriness; rich food; nourishment
eyeball; special feature; centerpiece; special program; loss leader; sunny-side up fried egg
unshapely; ill-formed; misshapen; awkward; clumsy
tasteful; elegant; refined; charming; attractive
slightly (of an action); (looking) small and quiet
other matters; other people's affairs
to dish up; to arrange food (on a plate)
to distribute; to apportion; to divide
cut end; section; opening; slit
somewhat below; slightly below
selling out; being sold out
neglect of one's health; unhealthy living; intemperance