a Chinese martial art encompassing a wide range of fighting styles and techniques
used as a poetic way to bid someone farewell
by selecting and ordering individual items from a menu rather than choosing a set meal
the overall mood, feeling, or character of a place, shaped by its surroundings and influences
at an appropriate or fitting moment
showing a casual lack of concern, as if nothing is particularly important or worth worrying about
used to wish someone a good appetite or enjoyable meal before they start eating
used to wish someone a safe and enjoyable journey before they embark on a trip
relating to the middle class, especially in terms of conventional values, materialism, or social respectability
a small store in which fashionable clothes or accessories are sold
small, decorative items or trinkets, often of little value individually but collectively creating a visually appealing display
a feeling of mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together
complete freedom or unrestricted authority given to someone to act as they wish in a particular situation
a large country house or mansion, typically of French origin, often associated with luxury, grandeur, and historical significance
the art of making pictures by sticking photographs, pieces of cloth or colored paper onto a surface
a hotel employee who assists guests by arranging services such as reservations, tours, tickets, or recommendations
an individual who is an expert of art, food, music, etc. and can judge its quality
a striking, successful, or clever achievement, often unexpected or impressive
a sudden, violent seizure of governmental power by a small group
a street with one closed end
a woman who is making a public appearance for the first time, especially in movies or sports
having lost social or cultural status, often implying a decline in class or prestige
the feeling that a current situation has happened before, even though it is new
a phrase or word that intentionally conveys two distinct meanings, usually with one sexual connotation
a level or rank in an organization, profession, or society, indicating a person's status or authority within that hierarchy
an oval cake made with a light pastry, filled with cream or custard and topped with chocolate icing
a small group of people in a society who enjoy a lot of advantages because of their economic, intellectual, etc. superiority
an individual who has left their native country to settle in another due to political reasons, war, or other upheavals
a feeling of being bored, tired, or dissatisfied because nothing interesting or exciting is happening
a chorus or group of dancers in a ballet company
the main segment of a meal
*** This French expression refers to something that has been done and cannot be changed.
an extremely embarrassing and inappropriate comment or behavior in a particular social situation
the act of dealing with a situation in a subtle and skillful way
someone who takes great pleasure in food and dining, often with a discerning palate and a penchant for indulgence
someone who enjoys and knows about food and wine very much
the products of making highly fashionable and expensive clothing
fancy and carefully prepared food with beautiful presentation and top-notch ingredients
an intangible quality that makes someone or something attractive, appealing, or intriguing, but which is difficult to describe or define
a feeling of being physically ill and irritated without knowing the reason
a carnival held on Shrove Tuesday in some countries, especially in New Orleans
a fight that is noisy, confusing, and involves many people
household for three; an arrangement where a married couple and a lover of one of them live together while sharing sexual relations
the social or cultural setting or environment
a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class
a French style of cooking known for its light, delicate dishes, fresh ingredients, and artistic presentation
outdated, or no longer in style
the most important or impressive part of a series, event, or work
a small secondary residence, typically located in a city or urban area, that is used as a temporary or occasional dwelling
causing strong emotions, especially sadness or empathy
a collection or mixture of miscellaneous items, often diverse in nature
a French phrase meaning "Please respond," used on invitations to request a reply about whether the person will attend an event or not
suggestive of sexual impropriety
a refined and often luxurious room in a private residence or establishment used for entertaining guests or hosting intellectual gatherings
a private discussion, often between two people
used humorously to show that someone has made a good point in an argument or discussion
a brilliant or masterful performance that attracts a lot of attention or displays great skill
an art technique that deceives the eye by creating realistic optical illusions
used to indicate a comparison or contrast between two things or people
used to express the sudden appearance, revelation, or accomplishment of something
an acute but unspecific feeling of anxiety; usually reserved for philosophical anxiety about the world or about personal freedom
a class or school that prepares four-year-old to six-year-old children for elementary school
forbidden or prohibited, especially by authority or law
a point of weakness or vulnerability
a dessert typically made with fruits such as oranges and bananas, often mixed with shredded coconut and sometimes whipped cream
a compelling charm or attractiveness that inspires devotion and enthusiasm in others
extremely large in size or scale
the universe, particularly when it is thought of as a systematic whole
relating to or causing sexual arousal or excitement
used to express sudden realization, discovery, or enlightenment
a running race of 26 miles or 42 kilometers
a reliable and experienced person who helps those with less experience
a psychological trait or personality disorder where someone is excessively self-centered and believes they are superior to others
the sweet juice from fruits, often undiluted and pure
