to examine (medically); to have a look at; to check (a patient's pulse)
to be based (on); to be founded (on); to be grounded (on); to be due to; to come (from); to arise (from)
post crown; dowel crown; false tooth; "tooth" on a geta clog
taking captive; carrying away; kidnapping; kidnaping; abduction
strictly; severely; rigidly
casting (of a play, film, etc.); cast
hospitality industry; service trade (hotel and restaurant); service industry
first-rate; finest quality; the best
be on your guard; negligence is the enemy
roar of the sea; sound of waves
troublesome; bothersome; tiresome; annoying
it's not over yet; you haven't seen anything yet; it's not over until the fat lady sings; it's too soon to tell; we're not out of the woods
just; exactly; precisely; perfectly; sharp
trendy; in; now; currently at ...; now doing ...; in the middle of ...
complete devotion; body and soul; one's best
to (keep in) mind; to give heed to; to pay attention to
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
in the end; finally; after all; ultimately
piece of junk; worn-out article; clumsy; useless; dismantled car; hitting (with fist)
intensive; concentrated; focused
loss (of assets, profit, etc.)
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
incus (bone of the ear); anvil
stirrup (bone of the ear); stapes
transmission (e.g. news, chemical signals, electricity); communication; delivery; conveyance; transfer; relay
fine (grain, workmanship, etc.); close (weave); delicate; precise; accurate; careful
small number; few; minority
to have time free; to have time to spare