as a god; as was done in the age of the gods
preheating (an oven, etc.); warming up (an engine, etc.)
between-meal snack; mid-afternoon (around 3 o'clock) snack; afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea
washing; sashimi chilled in iced water
dish drainer; drainer tray; draining basket; perforated basket
fresh made; freshly baked; freshly roasted
handsome man; actor in a love scene
feel on the tongue (of food or drink); texture
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
(opening a door) with a clatter; noisily; (falling) with a clatter; with a crash; (changing) completely; totally
with shoes on; rudely; thoughtlessly
to change (lower-body clothing: shoes, pants, skirt, etc.); to put on (the wrong shoes)
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
being unhuman; being removed from humanity; being unworldly
to bring in; to take in; to approach (someone) with (a proposal, offer, problem, etc.); to bring; to bring (to another stage); to take (e.g. to court, to extra time, to a play-off)
full view; plain sight; completely visible
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle; marijuana; weed; cannabis
floral pattern; flourish; ornament; star (actor, player, etc.)
quite a chore; not that easy; fairly difficult
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
confluence (of rivers); flowing together; joining; joining (of people, groups, parties, etc.); union; linking up
absorption; suction; attraction
having in mind; happening to know (of); idea (of); inkling
to memorize; to memorise; to commit to memory; to learn by heart; to bear in mind; to remember
being suited to a role; being the right person for the job; suitable role; suitable position; fitting part
to stick in one's throat; to choke on something
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
in confusion; in a fluster; in bewilderment; sobbing; tearfully; trembling (voice)
(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)
middle-distance (races); intermediate-range (missile)
long distance; long haul; long-distance race
to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way; to be discouraged (by); to have enough (of); to be disgusted (with)
throwing down multiple objects in succession; at once in great numbers
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
gradually; by degrees; little by little; bit by bit
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
to become blue; to turn green; to turn pale; to blanch (with fear)
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness