almost every day; almost daily
tough guy; wild one; fearless fighter
to seek knowledge; to ask for instruction
remarkably; markedly; rapidly; sound of breaking or creaking
to build up one's strength; to get stronger; to give (someone) strength; to cheer (someone) up; to encourage (someone)
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
if it is not ...; if it does not ...
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
gender; distinction of sex; sex
platoon commander; section commander
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
cackling (sound of shrill laughter)
to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit-in (in protest)
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
bill; handbill; flier; flyer; leaflet; poster
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
to discuss; to talk together
screening meeting; trial meeting; qualifying competition
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
banter; teasing; chaffing; merely asking the price; just looking at goods; window-shopping
intelligence operative; spy
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
having not the slightest idea
superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
interview (e.g. for a job)
joining (a group, team, etc.); enrollment; enrolment