jpdb beta

to wake up (someone; by calling out); to awaken; to bring back (e.g. memories); to evoke; to recall

1

pump-priming; rousing; stimulation

1

detour; diversion; alternative route

1

nominal; in name (only)

1

eating house; restaurant that serves simple food

4

simple chicken and rice stir fry dish (usu. flavoured with ketchup or tomato puree)

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Japanese style; Japanesque; Japanism

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Singapore

4

simply put; putting it simply; in short

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omurice; fried rice wrapped in or topped with omelette

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ketchup; catsup

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chicken meat

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Chinese-style fried rice

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ginger (Zingiber officinale)

2

thin strips; matchstick-like strips; julienned ingredient

1

Hainanese chicken rice

2

Hainanese chicken rice

6

crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against

1

twitching

1

home (of something); place famous for its ...; place of origin; birthplace; morning session; last session in the morning

2

physical; relating to stamina; in terms of physical strength

1

in drops; dripping; gently (sloping); sluggishly; endlessly; leisurely

1

store's appearance (esp. shop front, signs, etc.)

2

Minns

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Eataly

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cafeteria; snack bar; lunch counter

1

time for ...; time to ...; good time to ...; opportunity to ...; season

1

to make one's way into; to push one's way into; to force one's way though; to push through

2

counter seat; seat at the counter

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citizen; resident; person; user (of a website, esp. as a collective, e.g. Twittersphere)

3

plump; fleshy; well-rounded; pleasant (fragrance); rich

1

figure; body shape; build; physique; form

2

mistress (of the house); hostess; landlady; proprietress

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experience is the best teacher; custom makes all things easy; you learn best by doing; practice makes perfect; (lit.) it is better to grow accustomed than to be taught

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folded in half; doubled

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large

2

regular; standard; regular player (on a team); regular guest (on a TV show); regular (gasoline)

1

pad krapow (basil and minced meat stir fry served with rice)

5

pork

1

minced meat or fish that is seasoned and fried (usu. served on top of rice); tattered; ragged; fine; small

1

to fry; to saute; to stir-fry

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worrying over various things

1

perfect; ideal; completely satisfactory; leaving nothing to be desired; faultless; impeccable

1

subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient

1

the very start; the very beginning

1

vanilla

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iced tea; ice tea

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(husked grains of) rice; staple (product, etc.); necessity; (online) comment

2

dried-out; dry (e.g. hair); stale (bread)

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(husked grains of) rice

3