you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
indirect kiss (e.g. drinking from a cup someone has just used)
to stay up all night; to spend the night without sleep
little by little; step by step
arrangement of food (on a dish); serving of (arranged) food
to be intricate; to be elaborate; to be complicated; to be complex
multi-course menu; multi-course dining
small quantity; small amount; narrowmindedness
defeating in an instant; instant kill
occasional; infrequent; rare
taking a breather; relaxation; vent hole
(one's) favourite food; (one's) favorite food
simmered with; cooked with; boiling; boiled dish
to distribute; to apportion; to divide
angrily; in a huff; high on marijuana; tender (to chew)
repetitious; long-winded; heavy (taste); (overly) rich; gaudy (colour, design, etc.); loud
neutralization; neutralisation; counteraction
emphasis; highlight; stress; stressed point
very highly commended; highly lauded; very well-received; very popular
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent
proper quantity; suitable amount; proper dose; optimal dose
eighth day of the month; eight days
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
to change; to alter; to run counter to; to go against; to make a mistake (in); to err
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
to wash clean; to cleanse