to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
to have one's attention attracted (caught); to be preoccupied with
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return; to retrace one's steps
delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient
preference; priority; precedence
to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
iron (Fe); strong and hard (as iron); railway; railway enthusiast
sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)
simple substance (e.g. chemical); something standing alone; separate item; solo item
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large size; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
to carry; to bring (to a place)
to burn; to burn with (emotion, feeling); to be fired up
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
that's the way it is; such is life
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
for example; for instance; e.g.
when it becomes; when it comes to
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
almost; roughly; approximately
right on; dead on; fitting to a T; on the button; perfectly correct