to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
root; joint; base; crotch
thoroughness; completeness; consistency; thorough enforcement; seeing to it that a policy, etc. is carried out without exception
shorts; panties; knickers
to dig up; to expose; to disclose
staunch; hardcore; dyed-in-the-wool; metal reinforcement
weight; heavyweight boxer
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
twosome; duo; pair (of criminals)
to pledge allegiance; to swear an oath of allegiance; to take an oath of allegiance
prediction; prophecy; prognostication
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
bet; wager; stake; gamble
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
toilet; lavatory; powder room
(a) stop (e.g. in a timber joint, or at the end of a kanji stroke); remaining (e.g. poste-restante)
spray; sprayer; atomizer; sprinkles (confectionery); hundreds and thousands
washing with water; rinsing; flushing
toilet bowl; urinal; chamber pot; bedpan
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
standing upright; standing straight; standing erect; rising perpendicularly; rising straight up; towering high
to turn one's back on; to be uninterested in
interruption; suspension; break
(at) any time; always; at all times; whenever
Not a word to anyone; Mum's the word
sticking (in one place, position, etc.); settling; becoming established (of a custom, system, etc.); taking hold; fixation (photography); fixing
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off
to soak into; to permeate; to penetrate
reward; honorarium; remuneration
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
general; popular; common; typical
sacred precincts; sanctuary; consecrated ground; issue that is regarded as being off-limits; matter that is not up for discussion
holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
taking a commemorative photo