element (esp. component in electronics); elemental device; device; data; datum
CPU; central processing unit
traditional; from ancient times; formerly
performance (e.g. music, dance, drama); something done (just) for show; theatre; performance (of a computer, car, investment, etc.)
chase; pursuit; tracking; following up; tracing
resonance; sympathetic vibration
strong-willed; strong of heart
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; used for soft emphasis or to soften a statement or request; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
fast forward (e.g. VCR, tape deck, etc.)
change of color; change of colour; fading; discoloration; discolouration
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
very serious matter; matter of very grave concern; momentous event
to spend (time); to pass; to overdo (esp. alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); to take care of; to support
acquaintance; friend; familiar face
being suited to a role; being the right person for the job; suitable role; suitable position; fitting part
to stroll about; to saunter; to wander; to dangle; to swing
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; in a mumble; in a murmur
along the way; along the road
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
to hate; to dislike; to avoid; to disregard; to act without regard (for); to be bad for (e.g. dust in machinery)
guardian; mentor; protector
guardian; protector; patron; parent
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
(idle) ease; idleness; leisureliness
domestic animals; livestock; cattle
to flush out (a hare, fox, etc.); to drive out; to drive (cattle, sheep, etc.); to urge on; to drive (to do); to urge
to create; to bring forth; to invent; to think up and bring into being; to give birth to; to bear
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
treatment; conduct (towards another); behavior; stage performance; movements (of an actor); acting gestures
to behave; to conduct oneself; to act; to treat (someone) to (food or drink); to entertain (e.g. to lunch)
to bring back; to restore
desperate; frantic; excited; worked up; heated; eager
one's dearest wish; Buddha's vow to save humanity
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
in the early period (of something); at the beginning
one leap (i.e. skipping intermediate stages); one jump; one step; jumping (with both feet together)