smallish; on the small side
approximation; rough estimate; ballpark figure
adjacency; contiguity; being adjoined
knob; handle; snack (to have with a drink); side dish; a pinch (e.g. of salt); (file) handle
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
strict prohibition; ban; interdiction
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
refined sake not diluted in water; undiluted sake; unblended whisky (whiskey)
an instant; a split second; no time at all; (lit.) time of an "ah!"
tasteless and odorless; bland
to mix; to stir; to blend
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
the senses; sensuality; carnality
getting a lump in one's throat; overflowing with feelings; chest full of; lungs full of
knockoff; imitation product; counterfeit product
perpetual youth and longevity; immortality
wonder drug; miracle cure; elixir
supernatural (e.g. psychic phenomena and such); paranormal
exceptional; unusual; extraordinary; unprecedented; singular
real thing; original; actual
explosive; sudden and dramatic (of an increase in sales, popularity, etc.); explosive; rapid
innumerably; countlessly; (lit.) as abundant as stars
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
successful bid; winning a tender
lively; vigorous; energetic; full of (energy, appetite, curiosity, etc.); brimming with
the very start; the very beginning
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
disreputable; scandalous; disgraceful
to pick a fight; to pick a quarrel
to feel uplifted; to be cheered up; to hearten; to be inspired; to be energized
to stir; to churn; to rummage around; to throw into confusion; to throw into chaos
to take offense; to take offence; to get angry; to lose one's temper
to excite; to incite; to stimulate; to arouse; to tempt; to stir up
to taste; to try (food or drink)
to be thoroughly attracted by; to be completely fascinated by
one or two; a few; small number
grand; luxurious; lavish; great; large; big (e.g. storm)
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
worldly desires; materialistic desires
well-bred; of good upbringing
it's worth it; worth every penny; deserving; worthwhile
birdhouse; nest box; bird box; beehive