boneless pork rib; boned pork rib
to remove the scum (from a broth or liquid); to skim (a liquid)
stifled (laughter); simmering
half; semi-; half-past; odd number; (arch.) han (unit of land area, approx. 595.8 m^2)
parboiling; preparatory boiling
to make good use of; to use to one's advantage
granulated sugar; brown sugar
concentration; density; cardinality
lid resting directly on food; wooden drop-lid for simmering
egg boiled, peeled, and steeped in soy sauce marinade
bok choy (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis; esp. cultivars with green stalks); pak choi
highlight; best part; stunning; incredible; to stun; to amaze
withering; shrivelling; shrinking; contraction; atrophy
appearing together (in a film, play, etc.); performing together (at a concert, etc.); acting together; co-starring; playing together (in a sports match)
first period (e.g. first class in school day)
self first; striving to be first; scrambling for
radiant smile; contented smile
all of a sudden; suddenly; by chance; unexpectedly
to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent
distinction; differentiation; discrimination; difference
to wear a mask; to hide one's true intentions
taking no notice (of); showing no interest (in); paying no attention (to); ignoring completely
insect; bug; worm; roundworm; thing inside one's body believed to influence one's thoughts and feelings; (one's) unconscious; nervousness
senior; veteran; old-timer
possessiveness; desire to monopolize (monopolise); desire for control
to give one's heart to; to fall in love; to turn one's mind towards; to think of
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
having a crush on someone
to bite into; to sink one's teeth into; to stick to; to cling to; to hold on to
carelessly; inattentively
in name only; figurehead; (only) by name
rescue; extricate; reclaim; deliverance
pole; rod; line; dash; spoken monotonously
aggressive; pushy; in-your-face
porcupinefish (Diodon holacanthus); balloonfish