as before; as ever; as it was originally
work; operation; manufacturing; fatigue duty
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
young man; youth; lad; servant boy; young shopboy
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
four-eyed; pattern of four squares
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
confident; full of confidence; cocky; full of oneself
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
nail; spike; tack; rivet; brad; (pachinko) pin
charge (e.g. admission, menu item); cost; price
penny (monetary unit); pence
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
ready-made; common-law (wife)
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
observation; survey; watching
loser; failure; underdog; unmarried and childless older woman
characteristic (of); peculiar (to)
capsicum (Capsicum annuum, esp. the cultivated chili peppers); chili pepper (chile, chilli); cayenne; shichimi pepper
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
(please) try to; (please) look; seeing; looking
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
difficult to ...; hard to ...
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
swindler; imposter; crook