not one to talk; who are you to say; look who's talking
eel (esp. the Japanese eel, Anguilla japonica)
aquaculture; culture; cultivation; raising
fat; tallow; lard; grease
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
hamachi; young Japanese amberjack; young yellowtail
seafood; products of the sea; marine products; fruits of the sea
vocabulary; lexicon; lexis; terminology
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
meow; miaow; cat; sexual intercourse; making out
matter causing distress; something causing worry
to explain adequately; to be accountable
omission; abbreviation; abridgment; abridgement
to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit-in (in protest)
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
to place persons opposite; to come face to face with; to compare (with); to check (against); to match
completely satisfied; as pleased as can be
club budget; club expense
serious; severe; grave; acute
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
violent explosion; bursting
time; (the) hour; favourable time; opportunity; chance
to start; to begin; to commence
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
newcomer; initiate; rookie
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
impression; strong belief; conviction
bulletin board; display board; notice board; electronic bulletin board; BBS
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
to throw out; to drop; to toss; to abandon; to neglect; to dismiss
to hit a nerve; to go for the throat; to touch a sore spot
to be hesitant; to feel timid
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
to go astray; to become corrupt; to go bad
to be smart; to be cool; to be sharp; to be stylish
planning; project; plan; design
dirt; filth; stain; blot; spot
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
ace up one's sleeve; trump card; secret skills; secret; (arch.) left hand