to be cut out for (e.g. a job); to be suited (to)
to spoil; to break; to go bad; to go wrong; to fail
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
pitiful; pathetic; painful (to look at)
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
nature (of a person); disposition; temperament; quality; inherent characteristic; property
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
being particular (about); being fussy; being picky; being choosy; being fastidious
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
hyah!; hah!; there!; ugh!; argh!; damn it!
one swing; one shake (e.g. of pepper); one sword
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
single; simple; singles (tennis, badminton, etc.); win bet (bet which predicts the winner of a race)
light (of movements); nimble; light-hearted; cheerful; taking a turn for the better (of an illness); receding of symptoms
to shoot dead; to bring down (an animal); to win (a prize, someone's heart, etc.); to gain; to get
(coat) hanger; hangar; hunger
to be thrilled; to be excited
to gather; to (pick up and) collect; to glean (information)
Western Europe; the West; the Occident; Europe
Iron Maiden (heavy metal band)
comedian; actor who plays comic roles; figure of fun; laughing stock
tanuki (Nyctereutes procyonoides); raccoon dog; sly dog; sly old fox; sly fox
rubber band; elastic band
iron pipe; steel pipe; metal pipe
development of potential ability; capacity development
research institute; (research) laboratory
to like; to love; to be fond of