how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
sound of thin metal or plastic surface caving in and springing back; action of quickly bowing or lowering one's head; with a bob of the head
manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing
to look (sound, behave) grown-up; to be adult-like; to mature
if one is unlucky; if one is careless; if things don't go well
talking while standing; standing around talking
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
abuse; ill-treatment; maltreatment; mistreatment; cruelty
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless
interpretation; explanation; reading; construction
shellfish; seashell; shell
plentiful; abundant; ample; lavish
avocado (Persea americana)
pie; tart; palmier (pastry)
appraisal; estimation; evaluation; setting prices
air of luxury; high class feel
handle; grip; stalk (of a mushroom, leaf, etc.)
wooden spoon; ladle; rice scoop
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to
stir-fry; stir-fried food
to move (to another place or state); to change (e.g. of state, affiliation, scenery, etc.); to spread (of a fire, smell, etc.); to catch (an illness); to move (e.g. of one's focus); to change (e.g. of one's interest)
10,000; ten thousand; 10^4
to emit; to spout; to spurt; to boil over
gossip; corner of the mouth
quickly (e.g. pushing up one's glasses); with a light pull; with a sharp tug (e.g. at a sleeve)
choosing; selecting; deciding (on)
accessory (fashion); jewelry; accessory (audio, car, camera, etc.)
out of the question; outrageous; impossible; irrelevant; not pertinent
having said that; on the other hand; (but) then; (but) still