shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
selling on the market (in the marketplace, in stores, etc.); making something commercially available; commercial (e.g. software); over-the-counter; off-the-shelf
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
sweet flavour; sweet flavor; flattery; stupidity
to assume the air of ...; to behave like ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
black; black (coffee); without cream or milk; exploitative (esp. of employees); overly harsh; boldface
to pay the bill; to settle an account
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
preliminary arrangements; preparation; spadework; pre-cooking
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
something like ...; something called ...
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
to become frayed; to become loose
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
prickling; stinging; biting; tale-telling; tattling
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient
Worcester sauce; Worcestershire sauce
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; condiment
to ingest; to eat; to enter the mouth; to be able to eat
another helping; second helping; seconds; command to have dog place its second paw in one's hand
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
forcing; compulsion; coercion; pushing (to do)
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
atmosphere (esp. of a place or person); mood; vibe; ambience
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
including; inclusive of; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second (in go)
saucepan; pot; stew; hot pot
to be surprised; to be astonished
standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)