remarkably; noticeably; considerably; appreciably
number of words a person speaks; number of dependents; number of mouths to feed; number of shares, items, applications, etc.
wearisome; insipid; dull; irksome; wretched; vain
to hurt one's feelings; to rub someone the wrong way
firing in rapid succession; volley of shots
without doubt; certain; sure
chicken tender; chicken tenderloin
good flavor (flavour); good taste; umami (fifth category of taste in food); skill; cleverness; profit
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
(for) how many days; what day (of the month)
dried fish (or shellfish, etc.)
link; connection; filler; stopgap (job, budget, etc.); thickener (e.g. in cooking); thickening; hedging
(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)
wholly; solely; entirely; principally; mostly; chiefly
reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
to maintain itself; to last; to make itself pay; to make a living; to keep going
ten thousand years; eternity; perennial; perpetual
digestion (of food); digestion (of information); assimilation; consumption; absorption; (arch.) losing one's form and turning into something else
as one wishes; the way one wants; to one's satisfaction
to snatch from; to steal from
to tower; to rise; to soar
gently sloping; gentle; easy; smooth
(with a) thump; (hanging) straight down
quadruped; four-footed animal
premature joy; short-lived elation
slow; tedious; sluggish; irritating
black spot; dark spot; sunspot
spread; span; expanse; extent
to stimulate; to stir up; to arouse
to fling; to throw off (clothes); to kick off (boots)
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
crater; caldera; burner (e.g. on a furnace)