by choice; of one's own free will; on one's own initiative; off one's own bat
rising (smoke, clouds, etc.); rolling up; billowing up
China syndrome (hypothetical nuclear-reactor accident)
to take a step backward; to retreat a step; to back up
Word of God; God's Word; sword of the Spirit; Logos (i.e. the Trinity incarnate in Jesus Christ)
to accept (something) with thanks
to not make good use of (e.g. advice); to disregard; to treat as useless; to treat with disdain
presence of other people; (in) public; (in) front of others
localization (of software, etc.); localisation
journey; route of a journey
eating everything (on one's plate, etc.)
to become clear; to be made public
omitting (reluctantly); leaving out; dropping; giving up (reluctantly); parting with; sharing
first segment of a chicken's wing; drumette
with a rattling sound; with a (gentle) clinking sound; rapping (on a door); (cooking) at a simmer; (boiling) gently; (bubbling) lightly
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; charm; appeal
condiment (e.g. grated or chopped topping such as daikon, wasabi, ginger, green onion, red pepper); spice
fresh onion (not cured to extend its shelf life); uncured onion
homemade; made in-house; housemade; made on the premises
-like; pseudo-; imitation; counterfeit; comical character who mocks or apes the main character (in Japanese performing arts); (arch.) criticism
severely; harshly; utterly; terribly
aforementioned; above-mentioned
infancy; childhood; tender age
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
large sum (of money); large amount; large denomination (banknote, etc.)
transactions; dealings; business
ought to have been; was ... right?; to do for (inferiors)
putting on the market; putting on sale; making commercially available; commercial; off-the-shelf; store-bought
intricate; elaborate; complicated; complex
republication; reissue; reprinting; reproduction
proper; respectable; decent; honest
treat (esp. food and drink); entertainment; treating someone (to a meal); gorgeous dinner; feast; excellent food