to read smoothly; to skim
to raise (to maturity); to bring up; to rear; to train; to educate
another kind; different kind; distinct species
going to work (e.g. in the morning); coming to work
here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally
self-willed; (doing or saying things) to suit one's own convenience; oblivious to the convenience of others
infringement; violation; invasion; encroachment; trespass
having a poor endgame; failing at the final stage; missing at the last turn; slacking off at the end
everything one does; whatever one does
smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful
to become desperate; to give in to despair
desperation; despair; self-abandonment
careful; cautious; wary; watchful; vigilant; prudent
to do (something) to spite (someone); to rebuke indirectly; to make an insinuation; to make a display of affection (for each other); to show off a relationship
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu
really; truly; very; extremely; exceedingly; sincerely
straight; straightforward; direct; straight (wins, sets, etc.); straight (liquor); neat; entering university right after graduating high school
asking for the moon; asking for the impossible; asking for too much; thinking the grass is greener on the other side of the fence
to accept; to receive; to agree
selection; making a choice; sifting; decision to adopt or reject
middle way; (golden) mean; moderation; the Doctrine of the Mean (one of the Four Books)
to meet the requirements; to satisfy the conditions
suggestion; proposition; proposal; submission (of a bill); motion; proposal
order; sequence; procedure
to make an appeal; to urge
sense of smell; olfaction
to be possible; to be conceivable; to be likely; to be probable
formal; stiff; strict; ceremonious
high praise; great admiration; with critical acclaim; to rave reviews; currently; presently
cheap everyday food that most people enjoy (e.g. ramen, curry); eating cheap delicious food; person who seeks out cheap delicious food
hygienic; healthy; healthful; sanitary
Occam's razor; Ockham's razor
kitchen knife; (arch.) cooking; (arch.) food
flawless; absolute perfection
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen