gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK
task; (doing a) bit of work; difficult task; hard work
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
anything and everything; just about everything
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter; nothing to worry about
something to think about; one's thoughts; concern; thinking about something; being absorbed in one's thoughts
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
cooperation; collaboration
(acting) together; jointly; cooperatively; in partnership; side by side; (lit.) holding hands
white heat; incandescence; becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax
event with ... rounds, innings, legs, etc.; nth-round match (in a knockout tournament)
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
familiar; well-known; regular (e.g. customer); old stand-by
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
opening fully; full throttle; full power
clever; shrewd; crafty; cunning; pretentious; impertinent
the same rank; equality; apposition
to be different from what was previously said; to be different from what was promised
crossing swords; fighting with swords; cutting each other (in fighting)
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
just one person; only one
third (base, baseman, gear)
to train; to teach; to acquire (information); to learn; to stock; to stock up on
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
(not) merely; (not) simply
getting poised again for charging; toeing the mark again; starting again; getting a fresh start; going back to square one
training; education; stocking up; laying in; preparation (e.g. ingredients); girl studying to become a geisha
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense, form, aspect)
round (esp. in sports, negotiations, etc.); rounds (e.g. nurse, security guard, etc.)
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
restlessly; in continuous motion
support; backing; aid; assistance
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
being out of time; passing the deadline; time-out
return gift; return favour (favor); revenge; change (in a cash transaction)
mil (one thousandth of an inch); mill
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
crow (Corvus spp.); raven
heating power; thermal power; firepower