to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
training for homemaking; training in homemaking arts; domestic training
ghost town; deserted village; village without inhabitants
lived-in feel (e.g. of a room); sense of life; hints of daily life
thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
small saucepan; small pot
good-quality; superior in quality
being moved (to tears); being touched (by); (falling) softly (of leaves, petals, etc.); becoming slightly drunk; becoming tipsy
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
art of cooking; cookery; cuisine
laconic; of few words; reticent; quiet
in the end; on top of that
having a loose tongue; being talkative; speaking without thinking; being unable to keep a secret
confrontation; to face; to confront; to encounter
cave; cavern; den; grotto
seasoning; flavour; flavor
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; condiment
to exercise one's ingenuity; to come up with an ingenious plan
satisfying; pleasing; gratifying
to make merry; to be festive
to wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droop; to shrivel; to fade (away); to sag
to feel goodwill (towards); to wish someone well; to have a strong liking (for); to be emotionally involved
beginning; start; clue; lead; thread end
children's story; fairy tale
favorable reception; good reputation; popularity
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
piping hot; scalding; madly in love; passionately in love
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to afflict; to torment; to harass; to molest
to be afraid of making mistakes; to fear failing