The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress (1966 novel by Robert A. Heinlein)
practical guide; manual; how-to book
classic (work, esp. book); the classics
clerk; office worker; kulak
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
wife; bride; (one's) daughter-in-law
family tree; pedigree; genealogy
worthwhile reading; substantial reading
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
depiction; description; portrayal
for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being
to engage in lively conversation
warm and fluffy; soft; steamy hot (food); hot and flaky; feeling mentally tired; feeling of tired relief or accomplishment after effort or perseverance
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
for example; for instance; e.g.
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
taking on one's share (e.g. of work); dividing (work, expenses, etc.) between; apportionment; allotment; allocation; assignment
to burn; to be roasted; to be heated; to be jealous; to be envious
aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing
simple chicken and rice stir fry dish (usu. flavoured with ketchup or tomato puree)
omurice; fried rice wrapped in or topped with omelette
to hit (e.g. to have a car hit someone); to run into; to reject; to deny; to eliminate; to exclude; to flip
to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
to burn; to scorch; to char; to singe
eggs; egg; (hen's) egg; (an expert) in the making; beginning; origin
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; preeminence; distinction; extraordinariness
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
very easy; piece of cake; child's play; before breakfast
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
wrong impression; subjective impression; assumption; prejudice
food; foodstuff; eating; appetite; meal; portion
to draw or pull something towards oneself (e.g. chair)
if you do this; if this is the case
opening (one's mouth) wide; saying "aah"; crying loudly; wailing; bawling