claw crane; toy crane; crane game; arcade game where the player captures stuffed animals, etc. with a UFO-like crane
itching-to-grab gesture (made with one's hands)
firmly; solidly; heartily
if times were better; if one had been born at an earlier, more opportune time; if times had not changed; if I had my due
comedian; actor who plays comic roles; figure of fun; laughing stock
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
to knock down; to beat (someone) up; to injure (someone) so badly they cannot recover (esp. emotionally); to overwhelm (with mental anguish, etc.)
to slam into; to crash into; to run into; to face (trouble, difficulties, etc.); to confront
to stay on; to remain; to hold out; to stop (doing); to give up
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
interview (i.e. television, newspaper, etc.)
form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode
to cease; to desist; to cut it out; to lay off (an activity); to drop (a subject) to abolish; to resign
mental preparedness; being braced for; being steeled for
story; tale; talk; discussion
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
caring for (esp. a pet or a small object); cherishing; being fond of; prizing; treasuring
runny-nosed child; sniveler; sniveller; greenhorn; inexperienced person
to send (something unsolicited); to send without the receiver's request
from outside; from the side
to perceive; to understand
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
business; affairs; duties; work; procedure; task
accomplishment; execution
to hold fast; to protect to the end
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
mechanism; organization; organisation
to insert; to include; to incorporate; to cut in (printing)
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
single; simple; singles (tennis, badminton, etc.); win bet (bet which predicts the winner of a race)
to send to; to deliver; to escort (a person) home
two people using the same (vehicle) (often two on a bike)
to be choppy (of waves); to be rough; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to beat fast (of a heart); to be in turmoil; to be in discord
origin; source; birthplace; release from prison; discharge from prison; exit