to mash; to grind; to pulverize; to dissipate (a fortune); to run through; to lose
to cool; to chill; to calm down; to cool off; to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)
(unrefined) brown sugar; muscovado
red bean paste; red bean jam; kudzu sauce; filling (of a dumpling, etc.); filling; stuffing
refined rice flour; rice flour for dumplings
clothes; garment; gown; robe; coating (e.g. glaze, batter, icing)
to cover (with); to smear; to sprinkle
to deep-fry; to make deep-fried food; to launch (fireworks, etc.); to hoist (e.g. a flag); to summon (for geishas, etc.); to call in
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
(not even) an inch; (not even) a little bit; (lit.) one millimeter
millilitre; milliliter; mL
kilo-; 1000; kilogram; kilogramme; kilometre; kilometer
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
cut; reduction; curtailment
being shelved (of a movie, project, etc.); being postponed; being put on hold; putting in storage
party in full swing; party at its peak
route; path; channel (e.g. sales, distribution)
general term; generic name
firm; strong; solid; stable
cave-in; collapse; sinking; depression (e.g. of the skull); subsidence
to fit in (snugly); to get stuck in; to get caught in; to get caught up in (a situation); to become deeply involved in; to get addicted to
weight; weight (e.g. of someone's words); burden; importance; significance
land route; overland route; by land; overland
customer traffic; customers; custom
worry; fear; anxiety; concern
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
not funny; not a laughing matter; not a joke
drinking water; potable water
being quick-eared; having sharp ears; being first to know about something
excavation; exhumation; digging up; discovery (of a new fact, talent, etc.); finding; unearthing
early (prompt) settlement; swift resolution; speedy solution
paying back a favour; repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
to take offense (at); to take offence (at); to feel hurt (by)