to melt; to liquefy; to dissolve (in a liquid); to bring into solution; to lose (money; through gambling, etc.); to squander
iron (Fe); steel; iron (will, discipline, lady, etc.); railway; railway enthusiast
a second time; again; once more; twice
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
to be helpful; to be useful
paltry sum of money; small change; odd money; pittance; chicken feed
lacking in some desired property (size, usefulness, etc.)
(talk of a) moneymaking scheme; moneymaking idea; get-rich-quick proposal
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
to participate in (as a member); to get involved in
someone who is in their element; (lit.) fish that has found water
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
considerably; greatly; a lot
(item of) equipment; accessories (bike, auto)
when it becomes; when it comes to
fee; charge; rate; material
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
nonexistent; nil; none; nothing (at all); bugger-all
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; lower radical of a kanji; means of transportation
birth (of a person); nativity; creation; formation; one's first birthday
yellow; high-pitched (voice); shrill
umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
perfect; complete; flawless
shop; store; someone who sells (something) or works as (something); someone with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof
to begin to walk; to set out
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
hitting the target; striking home; proving to be right; coming true; being on the mark
hypothesis; supposition; assumption; expectation; anticipation
secret; private; surreptitious
to spend; to expend; to waste; to squander; to devote
business practice; business method; commerce; commercial law
encounter; running into; meeting with (e.g. an accident); being confronted with (e.g. a difficulty)
acquisition; obtaining; procurement; getting (hold of)
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
to discuss; to talk together
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
trying out a new sword or blade (originally on someone, but now on soaked straw targets)
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out