without gaps; closely packed; always; usually; often; frequently
to tease; to banter; to make fun of (someone)
to wring the neck; to strangle
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
root (of a plant); stump (of a tree); root (of a problem, etc.); base
only; merely; but; no more than
seasoning; flavour; flavor
to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge; to peck at (one's food); to pick at; to peck at (someone's faults, etc.); to egg on
academic book; scholarly book; learned book; tome
copy; photocopy; blurb on a book jacket; catch copy
unexpectedly; unusually; considering all that
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
self-study; teaching oneself; studying by oneself (at school) while the teacher is absent
ordinary; sensible; commonplace
crisp (e.g. potato chip, fried fish, etc.); crunchy; grumpily; touchily; scratching
danger to oneself; (fear of) one's physical safety
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
high class; high grade; high rank; seniority
restaurant with only set meals
sense for (how to use) money; money sense
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to
general; popular; common; typical
miscellaneous goods; general goods; sundries
small dish (served as a part of an ordinary household meal); side dish
soft and flaky (pie, potatoes, squash, etc.); fluffy; crumbly; being pleased with oneself; beaming happily; chuckling to oneself
to cover (smear, sprinkle) (with)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing
to eat a mouthful; to take a bite
eating everything (on one's plate, etc.)
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; preeminence; distinction; extraordinariness
proportions (esp. body proportions); proportionate width; ratio
limbs; arms and legs; body
to appease one's thirst; to wet one's whistle