substantial matter; significant item
being good at cooking; good cook
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
crisp (e.g. potato chip, fried fish, etc.); crunchy; grumpily; touchily; scratching
tingling; stinging; pungently
grain; bead; drop; counter for small round objects including grains, seeds, pills, drops
obsession; fixation; complaining; criticizing; speciality (e.g. of restaurants)
to a great extent; impressive; staggering; horrible; complete; whole
wages; pay; rental payment
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
picking; collecting; harvesting
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
someone (unspecified, but someone in particular); a certain person
retort; back talk; backchat
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
harem; inside the palace; the palace
on the occasion of; at the time of
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
narrow; thin (sized); slender
to distinguish; to recognize; to recognise; to tell apart; to differentiate
counter for birds, rabbits, etc.
tangent point; point of contact; contact (electrical, etc.); point of agreement; common ground
doctor's visit; house call
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
untalkative; quiet; taciturn; reticent; uncommunicative
grown-up (manner, etc.); mature; adult
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
itching to do something; impatient; sorely tempted; eager
reception room; parlor; parlour
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence