tension; mental strain; nervousness
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)
to set one's hand to; to start work on; to embezzle; to use (money obtained in illegal fashion); to have sexual relations; to have an affair
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
to soak into; to permeate; to penetrate
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
feel on the tongue (of food or drink); texture
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
rolled Japanese-style omelette
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; charm; appeal
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake
full-bodied (e.g. wine, sake); rich; robust (flavor); full-flavored
salty; calculating; stingy; scowling; grimacing; hoarse
barefoot; superior to (a professional, etc. in ability or achievement)
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
happiness; well-being; joy; welfare; blessedness
to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known
lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
insipid; flat; dull; lifeless; listless
gentle; mild; meek; tender
abandonment; renunciation; resignation; abdication (responsibility, right)
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)
apologies for the crude food
to eat up (completely); to put down (a rebellion); to suppress; (arch.) to make flat; (arch.) to level out
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
(not) merely; (not) simply