does not seem; unlikely; improbable
minute adjustment; fine tuning
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
long chopsticks (for cooking, serving, etc.)
manners; behavior; behaviour
largish; biggish; a little bit larger
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)
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down
seasoning; flavour; flavor
hands behind one's back; hands tied behind one's back; behind (e.g. someone); rear; appearance from behind
gap; lag; difference; discrepancy; shear (e.g. shear stress)
dejected; dispirited; crestfallen; discouraged
fat; tallow; lard; grease
unskilled; clumsy; lousy; poor; awkward; shitty
live coverage; on-the-spot telecast
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
sizzling (of cooking meat, fish, etc.); frizzling
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
in appearance; to look at; judging from appearances
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
living with one's parents; living at home
well; in good health; safe; free from accident
work; operation; manufacturing; fatigue duty
plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)
arrangement of food (on a dish); serving of (arranged) food
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
choices; alternatives; options
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
ready-made; common-law (wife)
at once; immediately; right now
flagrante delicto; caught red-handed
losing everything; coming to nothing; having lost the interest and the principal
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
understood; I see; OK; present; here
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost