(whether) existent or non-existent; life or death
one tuft (of hair, threads, etc.); one bunch (of grapes, bananas, etc.); one cluster (e.g. of flowers); one segment (of a tangerine, etc.); one section
to be pulled in (fish); to be landed
double take (esp. out of surprise)
to tell X from Y; to distinguish; to know (one thing) from (another)
hesitantly; timidly; diffidently
vulgarity; coarseness; crudeness
impossible proposition; unreasonable proposal; tall order
clanging; banging; throbbing (headache); pounding; fully; vigorously
jack; knave; (electrical) jack; hijack; hijacking
go on!; right!; here goes!
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group
drive; trip by car; to (go for a) drive; to go on a trip by car; to drive (e.g. a car); to drive (innovation, change, etc.)
pinning technique (in wrestling or judo); underhanded dealings
shime-waza (judo stranglehold)
to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful
attractive middle-aged man
to work out; to think out; to devise; to invent
running continuously; firing in rapid succession
panting; gasping; heavy breathing
smooth; undisturbed; uninterrupted; harmonious
as soon as possible; at the earliest time
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
without (making) any mistakes; flawlessly; accurately
to act as one pleases; to throw one's weight around; to have everything one's own way
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
bribe; money under the table
oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say
press; print shop; printing office
after a while; a little while later; shortly afterward; after a brief interval
smoked food; smoking (fish, meat, etc.); smoked
lively; vigorous; sprightly; animated; vivid
devoted; self-sacrificing
to feel goodwill (towards); to wish someone well; to have a strong liking (for); to be emotionally involved
dullness (esp. of the skin); lack of luster; dirt; soil; contamination
big and round (eyes, shaven head, etc.)
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate
column; beam; girder; digit; decade; order of magnitude
singing one's own praises; praising one's own wares
service; ministry; attendance; offering goods at a reduced price; providing a service for free
conquest; subjugation; overcoming
lighting (a lamp); turning on a light