to pin one's hope on; to look forward to; to look toward; to get one's hopes up
the problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem
to reveal by washing the surface; to expose by washing away dirt, earth, etc.; to discover (by investigation); to bring to light; to start washing
with a clatter; with a rattle; (almost) empty; (mostly) vacant; raspy (voice); gravelly; with a gargle
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; the background; behind the scenes
washing; laundry; relaxation; rejuvenation; melting away (of worries, fatigue, etc.)
dirty things (dishes, laundry, etc.)
first thing in the morning
wife; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); trimmings; accompaniment; side (remark)
company; friendship; association; (romantic) involvement; dating
skillful handling of a kitchen knife
to get used to; to get familiar with; to get skillful (in doing); to become proficient
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
simmered with; cooked with; boiling; boiled dish
ball; ball (pitch delivered outside the strike zone); board (cardboard, pasteboard, etc.)
expression; look; countenance; face
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
symmetry; balance; proportion; uniformity
without (making) any mistakes; flawlessly; accurately
training for homemaking; training in homemaking arts; domestic training
to get into a panic; to be flustered; to panic; to get in a flap
while; although; (but) on the other hand; at the same time; opposite side; other side
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
to pester someone (e.g. to buy something)
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
consideration; thoughtfulness; sympathy; compassion; feeling; kindness
comparatively; relatively
strong-willed; strong of heart
being filled with; being full of; permeation
first-rate; finest quality; the best
heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward