as you can imagine; as imagined
triangular sink tidy (usu. used to strain waste)
to throw into; to toss into; to throw-in; to play a throw-in
hottish; salty; somewhat hot; strict; harsh
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
to relax; to take it easy
to cut downward; to slash downward
skillful handling of a kitchen knife
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
judging from appearances; to all appearances; from the looks of it; on the face of it; apparently; seemingly
to thrust at someone (e.g. a weapon); to point (a gun, knife, etc.) at; to hold up threateningly to (someone's face); to present forcefully (demand, document, etc.); to confront someone with (evidence, facts, etc.); to force upon
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
principle; aim; purport; gist; instructions; orders
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
to endeavor (to do); to endeavour; to try hard; to work hard; to strive; to make an effort
moment by moment; hour by hour
highlight (scene); high point; climax; show-off scene (of an actor in a play)
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
large pink (Dianthus superbus var. longicalycinus); woman who displays the feminine virtues of old Japan
to visit; to call on; to arrive (of a season, situation, etc.); to come; to appear
climax; peak; zenith; apex
to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)
exaltation; emotional uplift
to begin (doing); to start; to set about; to get down to
space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart
grace; refinement; elegance; daintiness
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
perfect score; full marks; perfect; entirely satisfactory; excellent
sprout; shoot; bud; germinal disk (in an egg)
rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown
technique; art; skill; move
to complain; to lodge a complaint
disappointed; dejected; disheartened; indignant; angry
anywhere; here and there; common; run-of-the-mill; ordinary
irritation; annoyance; frustration
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
to temper thoroughly; to train well
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
like; similar to; something like ...; someone like ...
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye