on the brink of collapse; in a state of near-collapse
scrap (metal); clipping (from a newspaper, magazine, etc.); cutting; scrapbook
to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to disguise oneself (as); to change (into); to transform; to change radically (for the better)
transforming oneself; taking on another form; disguising oneself; artificial fly (for fishing)
time around sunset; early evening
extra (charge, fare, etc.); premium; bonus; (after a number) tenths increase
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
newspaper; paper; counter for newspapers
mystery; something inexplicable; unfathomable (of a Buddha's abilities); 10^64 (or 10^80)
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
back (esp. of a building, etc.); rear; behind
about; concerning; related to; -ish
well-starched (clothing); stiffly starched
(formal) shirt; dress shirt; business shirt; button-up shirt
legitimate; orthodox; traditional
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
cleaning; clean-up; garbage collection; scavenging
carelessness; careless mistake; blunder; wetting oneself; soiling oneself
who on earth; just exactly who; who the heck
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
how; in what way; how about; questionable
adventurous spirit; sense of adventure
embodiment; manifestation; materialization; materialisation; expression; indication
lack; absence; shortage; deficiency; privation
to send flying with a kick
level ground; horizon; field of view
stuffing; packing; endgame; final stage; end; end (esp. of a bridge); edge
menu; schedule; program; menu
one-night stand; taking home a woman from a bar, club, etc.; takeout (food); take-out; takeaway
to declare; to speak out; to warn; to spit out (words)
feeling of food or drink going down the throat
great delight; great satisfaction; rapture
champagne glass; champagne flute