claw crane; arcade game in which a crane is used to pick up stuffed toys, etc.
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
to strain one's eyes; to look closely; to stare at
stature; build; height; size; physique
to jump from one thing to another
projection; protrusion; lump; bulge
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
inferiority (e.g. numerical); inferior position; disadvantage; unfavorable situation; unfavourable situation
pretending not to see (something); turning a blind eye (to); closing one's eyes (to); looking the other way
cannot bear (doing); cannot bring oneself (to do); reluctant (to do)
inducing; causing; triggering; giving rise to
keeping an alternative up one's sleeve; two-stage preparation
ambush; troops in ambush; unexpected opposition; unexpected obstacle
somewhat strong; fairly strong; fairly firm
to be still half asleep; to be half awake; to be not yet quite awake
being still half asleep; being half awake; being not yet quite awake
grasping the present situation; having an accurate grasp of the situation
(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
of course; certainly; naturally
honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (flyers, etc.); to give out; to shake off (a pursuer, companion, etc.); to give the slip
leader; central personage
(a) weakness; shortcoming; failing; sore point
still better; even better
leadership; initiative; spearhead
departure from a port; leaving port; setting sail
sightseeing spot; tourist attraction
port city; harbor city; harbour city
pig (Sus scrofa domesticus); pork; fatso; fatty
being produced in a particular region; local specialty
whole roast (e.g. pig, turkey, etc.)
stylish; smart; with a crack; crisply (e.g. fried, starched); tearing off; ripping off
breast meat (usu. of chicken); breast; white meat
home (of something); place famous for its ...; place of origin; birthplace; morning session; last session in the morning
birthplace (e.g. of jazz, Buddhism); cradle (e.g. of civilization); place of origin
to cram; to stuff; to jam; to squeeze; to pack; to crowd
secret (recipe, medicine, etc.); mysteries (e.g. of an art)