in succession; one by one
captive; prisoner; victim (of love, etc.); slave (to one's lust, etc.)
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
incontinence; soiling oneself; wetting one's pants; discharge (e.g. of contaminants); effluence
exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
to put away; to stow away; to tuck away; to hoard
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
flavour; flavor; taste; charm; appeal; interest
period of time (usu. a period of approx. two hours corresponding to one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac); carving; engraving; victory; strictness; cruelty
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
unmarried woman; Miss; -ess; -ette
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
item; article; dish; course; finest item
fat; tallow; lard; grease
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
hors d'oeuvre; appetizer; appetiser; starter
to put into the mouth; to eat
decrease in appetite; loss of appetite
hum (of a TV, radio, etc.)
one night; one evening; all night; overnight
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
gem; jewel; precious stone
wife; Mrs; (arch.) wife of a nobleman (aristocrat, etc.); (arch.) consort of the emperor
eye; eyes; sight; vision; looking
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
modest; reserved; quiet; humble