clear; precise; definite; distinct
half-cooked; vague; halfhearted; indecisive
under custody; under supervision; undecided match; draw; tie
proper; right; reasonable
to settle down (and deal with something); to concentrate all one's energy (on something); to settle oneself (in a place); to settle down (somewhere); to take a solid stance; to lower one's center of gravity (centre)
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
sound of thin metal or plastic surface caving in and springing back; action of quickly bowing or lowering one's head; (with a) bob of the head
one turn; one round; (a) size; to go around; to make a circuit; twelve years
firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly
to introduce; to compare; to check; to adjust; to pull into place
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
to stiffen; to become stiff
to rinse; to wash out; to have one's revenge; to wipe out a disgrace
to quit (a shady business); to wash one's hands of; to cut one's ties with; to wash one's feet
(are you) alright?; (are you) OK?
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
fully; luxuriantly; fluffy; plump; soft and full
to cool (from room temperature); to chill; to calm down; to cool off; to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
(short) rest; breather; break
to scheme; to plan; to play a trick; to invent; to conspire; to frame up
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
(earning or paying) no interest
new rice; first rice crop of the year; novice; beginner; newcomer
need; want; necessity; expenses; cost
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to be out of alignment; to get dislodged; to deviate
insistence; (major) emphasis; stress
to have luck on one's side; to get lucky; to have one's eyes bulge out of one's head (with surprise)
installment; instalment; premium; bill
to meet; to assemble; to congregate
small sum (e.g. of money); small denomination
donated money; monetary donation; contribution
participation; joining; entry; adherence
(if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; (unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario)
framework (of a building); foundation; mainstay; support; supporter
to shake; to swing; to sway; to shock
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
one's nature; one's destiny; custom; tradition; habit