to take a lot of dealing with; to be a handful
wholesale delegation; hundred-percent subcontracting; leaving all the decision-making to somebody else
screw; key (of a clock, watch, etc.); spring (of a clock, watch, etc.)
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
need for caution; need for care; requiring special attention
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
grasp; catch; understanding
consciousness; becoming aware (of); awareness; mano-vijnana (mental consciousness, cognizer of sensory information)
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
bright person; talented student; prodigy
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
irritation; annoyance; frustration
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to be OK
dock; thorough physical examination
to gather; to collect; to assemble
Formula One (form of motor racing); F1
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
close; intimate; on good terms
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
to put in; to place inside; to be enthusiastic; to be engrossed; to be in high spirits; to be excited
love; love-making; passion; emotion; affections
indecisive; irresolute; shilly-shally; vacillating
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous
arm; skill; efforts; ability
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit