effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
test (of ability, knowledge, etc.); exam; test (of performance, quality, etc.); trial; rehearsal
quizzical; puzzled; inquisitive; suspicious; doubtful
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
hope; promise; expectation; anticipation; side of a structural member
astounding; tremendous; wild; crazy; exorbitant; outrageous
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
unmistakable; evident; obvious; certain; beyond doubt
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
although I say; although one might say; although called
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
your home; your family; their home; (my) home
to put in order; to tidy up; to settle (a matter); to solve; to finish; to get through
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
to mediate; to intervene; to smooth
guard; protector; defensive armament; personal armor (armour)
breastplate; chest protector; bib
edge of town; outskirts of a village
in a little bit; after a short while
sound of thin metal or plastic surface caving in and springing back; action of quickly bowing or lowering one's head; with a bob of the head
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
tip of an ear (of wheat, etc.); tip (of a brush, spear, etc.); point; spearhead
handle; grip; holder; person who holds
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
genuine article; real thing; real deal
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling, atmosphere, etc.); serious; gloomy
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
attire; dress; clothes; clothing; costume; garb
light (e.g. aircraft, truck); light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); kei car
agile; nimble; casual (clothing); light (e.g. luggage); carefree; with limited responsibility
to change (one's clothes)
beginning; outset; first; onset
to drive in (a nail, stake, etc.); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into; to shoot into; to input (data)