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
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
before one's eyes; in one's presence; up close; personally
cool; indifferent; apathetic; cold; cold-hearted; heartless
common; commonplace; pulp paper; granulated sugar
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
for the present; for the time being; for a while (from now); for some time (to come)
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
to put into the mouth; to eat
as stated; verbatim; literally
meat dish; meat-based cuisine
to tie (to); to fasten; to attach; to connect (one thing with another); to link; to bring together
to relax; to feel at home
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
food simmered in cream; creamed dish; fricasee
chewing; mastication; digestion (e.g. of words); assimilation; comprehension
indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue
good(-tasting); nice; delicious; attractive (offer, opportunity, etc.); appealing; convenient
direct connection; direct link
carrying (on one's person); taking with one
intake (e.g. of salt); ingestion; absorption (e.g. of new knowledge); adoption (e.g. of foreign culture); reception and protection
one meaning; primary importance; primary significance; a reason; a truth
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
article; goods; fine thing; fellow; (arch.) prostitute; (arch.) price
provision; supply; payment; allowance; grant
cooking; food preparation
labour; labor; effort; toil; trouble
exquisite flavor (flavour); delectable flavor; delicious flavor; delicacy; delectable dish
generally; mainly; nearly all; almost all; gist; summary; staying within bounds
non-commissioned officer; petty officer
lower grade; low class; junior (officer)
adopted child (usu. male); son-in-law
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
level; standard; level (amount or quantity); level (plane); level (instrument); spirit level
physical strength; power; stamina; strength (of a business, economy, etc.)
is something that; is that which
seasoning; flavour; flavor
dark (color); concentrated; thick
chewiness; firmness; feel of food while being chewed; challenge (e.g. work, book); toughness