heating; application of heat
to be completely boiled; to be boiled to a turn
rape blossoms; rapeseed flowers
to boil down; to concentrate (soup, milk, stock, etc.); to reach a conclusion; to conclude a discussion
to mix; to stir; to scramble; to churn
tasteless and odorless; bland
oil; petroleum; oil; lubricant; (cooking) oil; (massage) oil; ointment
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
meandering; snaking; zigzagging
useful thing; usable article
godsend; lifesaver; timely offer; windfall
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
matter for great congratulation
gradually; slowly but steadily
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
poor excuse (of a); nearly non-existent; barely sufficient; token (effort, etc.); symbolic
bowl (wooden); counter for bowls of food or drink
(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate
demonstrative of one's worth; worthy of one's reputation; living up to one's name; bolstering one's reputation; enhancing one's prestige; winning one honour
for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being
talkativeness; garrulity; loquacity
fabric (pattern) of human relationships
prone to complaining; petulant; querulous; grumpy
to cover (smear, sprinkle) (with)
salt and pepper; seasoning with salt and pepper
to flavor; to flavour; to season
sweet and sour; bittersweet
blueback (any fish with a bluish back, such as the Japanese sardine)
mum; mom; mummy; the missus
to get drunk; to become tipsy
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang
early on; earlier on; from early
being enrolled (at a school); being registered; being a member (of a team, organization, etc.)
registrant; subscriber; enrollee