to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to be filled with (emotion, enthusiasm, etc.); to fill the room (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. voice); to hold (a castle, fortress, etc.)
original; unique (e.g. product); signature; exclusive
when it comes to; concerning
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
both sides; two sides; double-sided
quick; fast; rapid; swift; prompt; streamlined
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
to burn; to roast; to grill; to bake
selection; choice; option
to burn; to scorch; to char; to singe
smallish; on the small side
minute adjustment; fine tuning
decisive battle of brief duration
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
through; throughout; in the course of; all over or throughout (e.g. a place)
charred; burnt black; scorched black
heating; application of heat
consequence; result; conclusion
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; addition; inclusion; taking into account
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
rescue; extricate; reclaim; deliverance
meat soup; bouillon; juices (from grilled meat); gravy
to be completed; to be finished; to be ready (e.g. to serve or eat); to be very drunk
simmering; (boiling) gently
one more time; once more; once again
doing as one is told; yes-man
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
to be sensible; to be smart; to be tasteful; to be thoughtful; to be tactful; to be sensitive
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
sincere; honest; faithful
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
Now let's return to the main subject; To return from the digression,.. (in a conversation, speech, or story-telling)
equality; uniformity; evenness
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
burn mark; grilled surface (e.g. on a steak)
Indian cuisine; Indian cooking; Indian food
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
okonomiyaki; savoury pancake containing meat or seafood and vegetables
a matter for speculation; only conjecture; just guesswork
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
assumption; supposition; hypothesis