to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)
8000; eight thousand; many
to assume the air of ...; to behave like ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
cabbage (Brassica oleracea)
wild oat (Avena fatua); wild oats; oat (Avena sativa); oats
thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; breakfast (in Zen temples)
soya bean (Glycine max); soybean; soy
to fry; to saute; to stir-fry
apple (fruit); apple tree (Malus pumila)
to put into the mouth; to eat
salt; common salt; hardship; toil; saltiness; cold
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to carry through; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
store interior; inside of a shop
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
to grab attention; to attract notice; to be eye-catching
lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up
with these words; while saying
near; close by; within reach; familiar
chair; stool; post; office; position
to draw or pull something towards oneself (e.g. chair)
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
naivete; simplicity; innocence
to be descended from; to inherit (a disposition, etc.) from one's ancestors
to be worried; to be troubled
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
safe (e.g. choice); secure; innocuous; acceptable; passable; satisfactory
kidnapping; kidnaping; abduction; kidnapper; kidnaper; abductor
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
ill-bred; impolite; rude; impudent; insolent; blunt
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
largish; biggish; a little bit larger
inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
kitchen; galley; (Internet) troll