carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A; instep; back of hand
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
chain mail (armor, armour)
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
(all) important positions; every strategic point; each key post; (all) important parts; every important point
reinforcement; strengthening
to be sacrificed; to fall victim to; to fall prey to
specific gravity; relative density; relative importance; weight
distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without
stickiness; gumminess; sticky material; clay
mesh; grid; highlight in the hair; streaked hair
to stretch around (e.g. a fence, dragnet, etc.); to lay out (e.g. a wiring system, network, etc.); to string up (e.g. an antenna, ship's rigging, etc.)
way; method; means; (technical) specification
strength; intensity; strong (e.g. glasses); powerful (e.g. lens); intense (e.g. fear)
light (e.g. aircraft, truck); light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); kei car
excelling; surpassing; outdoing
I don't know about ... but; it may be possible for ... but
characteristic; feature; special quality
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
grade; class; degree; magnitude
general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different
to become better; to improve
first class plus; extra special
to settle down; to get a steady job; to marry and raise a family; to attire oneself; to outfit oneself
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
to consider as; to regard (as equivalent); to deem (as); to equate
deep emotion; impression; inspiration
disregarding; taking no account of; ignoring; overlooking
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
charge; custody; safekeeping; deposit; storage
to appear on the market; to be in season (e.g. fruit); to circulate widely; to make the rounds; to go around
every person; each one; everybody
show one's real ability; illustration of the distinctive character of (something)
to speak (of something); to be effective; to be powerful; to mean everything
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism