one grade; first-class; primary
license; permit; licence; certificate
acquisition; obtaining; gaining possession; purchase
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to employ; to hire; to charter
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
employment; starting work
how many months?; how long?
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
adaptability; ability to apply knowledge to new situations; practical skills
to trip (over); to stumble; to fail; to suffer a setback
clear; precise; definite; distinct
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to insert; to put in; to plant (a cutting); to strike; to arrange (flowers); to wear (a sword) in one's belt
to refer to; to use as reference
minute; fine; delicate; accurate; precise; elaborate
freeform assignment (esp. one to be completed over the summer break)
ikebana; Japanese art of flower arrangement
impossible to do (although wants to)
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
cut; cutting; haircut; shuffle (cards); shuffling; scene
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
dispensable chopsticks; throwaway chopsticks
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
in an instant; in a flash; right away; immediately
special training; intensive training; crash course
mastery; learning through experience; realization; realisation; comprehension