device; instrument; vessel; container; ability; capacity
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
period; epoch; the times; those days; oldness; ancientness
cutting edge; leading edge; forefront; tip; end
heating; application of heat
neighborhood; vicinity; environs; approaching
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
compatibility; coexistence; standing together
finely chopped fish or meat (sometimes seared first); mince; hitting (e.g. a drum); striking; bashing; criticizing
maintenance; preservation; improvement
saucepan; pot; stew; hot pot
to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
sacred treasure; the three sacred treasures (sword, jewel, mirror); implement used in religious ceremonies
analysis; analytical study; parsing; parse
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
counter for jewels in a watch; counter for transistors, diodes, etc. in an electronic product
power; motive power; dynamic force; three-phase electricity
putting into operation; invocation
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
heresy; evil ways; sorcery; black magic; netherworld; world outside the six realms where evil spirits roam
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
continuation; succession; series
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation
examination; quiz; test; tryout; rehearsal (in filming)
water (esp. cool, fresh water, e.g. drinking water); fluid (esp. in an animal tissue); liquid; flood; floodwaters; water offered to wrestlers just prior to a bout
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
vacuum pack; vacuum packing
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring
to pierce; to penetrate; to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice)
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
perfect; complete; flawless
without; but if; otherwise; or else
harvest; crop; ingathering; fruits (of one's labors); gain; result