machine; mechanism; instrument; appliance; apparatus
meddling; fumbling; fondling; playing around with something
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
management; administration; operation
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
not the time for; not the place for; far from; anything but; ... is out of the question; ... isn't the word for it
purpose; utility; objective; way to use something
trial product; prototype model
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
many; numerous; various; large number of
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
in person; personally; (do) oneself
drawing up (e.g. legal document, contract, will, etc.); preparing; writing; framing; making; producing
playfulness; playful mood; imaginativeness
to overflow; to brim over; to flood
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
finish; end; completion; result
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
poor at preventing one's opponent from getting an underarm grip; having weak defenses; off one's guard; vulnerable (to attack)
corporate culture; company climate or spirit; the way a company does things
work (e.g. book, film, composition, etc.); opus; performance; production
to set (sun); to become dark
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
masterwork; masterpiece; crowning work; one's magnum opus; work of the highest quality
to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
confident; full of confidence; cocky; full of oneself
to undertake; to take on (task); to assure; to guarantee; to vouch (for)
on the way back; when about to go back
he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
document; official papers
placid; composed; big hearted; broad-minded; great quantity (of something)
innocent look; nonchalant look; look of ignorance; air of innocence
impudent; brazen; shameless; bold
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
living room (Western style); sitting room
kitchen; financial situation