long gloves; evening gloves; gauntlet
over-the-knee socks; overknee socks
moisture permeability (e.g. of fabric)
washing machine; (clothes) washer
washing (a kimono, futon, etc.) without taking it apart; laundering whole; washing (something) in its entirety; washing thoroughly
sterilization; sterilisation; disinfection; pasteurization
exceptional item; extraordinary product
to lean (on, against); to rest (against); to recline; to rely on (someone); to depend on
vertical take off and landing; VTOL
don't worry about it; there is nothing to fear; there is no need for anxiety; everything is under control
appendix; postscript; retrofit; post-installation; giving a reason afterwards; making an excuse after the event
to fall; to drop; to fail (an exam); to lose (a contest, election, etc.); to be unsuccessful
sweep of the tide; drift of the tide; tidal current
outside a plane; outboard
data collection; data acquisition
good policy; wise policy; best plan
failure; defeat; mistake; unconsciousness
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to possess (someone; of an evil spirit, idea, etc.)
drop-by-drop; dripping; dribbling; loosely (hanging); limply
ordinary; average; run-of-the-mill
if you are prepared you don't have to worry; it's good to have a shelter against every storm
airborne (troops, operation, etc.)
plentiful; abundant; definitely extant
nothing ventured, nothing gained
shoji (paper sliding door)
period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years); apprenticeship; indentureship; indenture
change of color; change of colour; fading; discoloration; discolouration
to knock down; to beat up (till unable to stand)
exposed; scanty; bare; public; open