defeat; loss; reverse; setback
to make a slip of the tongue; to say something inadvertently; to blurt out without thinking
one's way back; one's way home
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
unidentified mysterious animal
to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind
spiritual plane; spiritual aspect; mental level
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
to become better; to improve
kitchen knife; carving knife; (arch.) cooking; (arch.) food
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
pinky swear; pinky promise; hooking each other's little fingers to confirm a promise
to make someone drink; to force someone to drink; to serve (alcohol); to treat someone (to drinks); to be drinkable (esp. of alcohol); to be palatable
to attach; to stick together; to place together; to put side-by-side; to make someone get married; to get someone hitched
chicken bones; chicken carcass
to treat; to handle; to deal with; to arrange; to decorate; to dress
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
(giving) birth; childbirth; native of; product of; assets; property
nationally protected chicken breed; free-range local traditional pedigree chicken; chicken meat from same
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
remainder of one's life; one's remaining days; time left (to live)
vital; lively; energetic; vital signs
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal
absence; disregard; indifference
crane (any bird of the family Gruidae, esp. the red-crowned crane, Grus japonensis)
modesty; humility; being humble
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
to seclude oneself; to shut oneself away
in perfect form; going swimmingly
mine (ours) for the taking; something under one's full control
rising intonation; upward inflection; rising tendency; upward trend; feet-first somersault hanging from the horizontal bar
strategy of holing oneself up in a castle (house, building)