clear; precise; definite; distinct
(social) class; rank; grade
delivering food (to elderly); meals on wheels
existence; being; survival; to exist; to live; to survive
standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
base; basis; base (e.g. military); depot; base; base bag
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
dew; tears; (not) a bit; (not) at all
hands behind one's back; hands tied behind one's back; behind (e.g. someone); rear; appearance from behind
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
disorder; confusion; clutter; mess; muddle; disarray
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible
to grow wild; to run to waste; to become rough (of art, craft, etc.); to lose refinement; to intensify (of wind, rain, etc.); to become more severe
elementary and middle school pupils
to undo; to untie; to unfasten; to unlace; to unravel; to loosen
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
direct connection; direct link
to take a lot of dealing with; to be a handful
(electrical) earth; ground; earthing; Earth
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve
arranging in a line; standing in a row; parallel (electronics, computing, etc.)
number of revolutions (i.e. as an engine speed); number of rotations; speed of revolution; speed of rotation
carbon monoxide poisoning
exhaust gas; exhaust fumes
ancient Shinto music and dancing
power; authority; jurisdiction
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
manner of using one's hands
to be cloying; to be sick and tired with; to be disgusted with; to stink
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
to mix; to stir; to scramble; to churn
styrofoam; styrene foam; expanded polystyrene