senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
someone who is greatly one's senior; veteran
to wait eagerly for; to look forward to
bell (often a large hanging bell); chime
container made by cutting a piece of bamboo lengthways; bamboo tube; bamboo cylinder
handle; steering wheel; handlebar; handlebars; handle; screen name
equipping; installing; fitting; mounting; putting on
way; method; means; (technical) specification
to be honest; to be frank; honestly; if you want to know the truth
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
restlessly; hurriedly; agitatedly; fidgeting
directions; instructions; usage method
one by one; in detail; minutely
administrative; businesslike; practical; impersonal; perfunctory; robot-like
fast-talking; rapid talking
gas burner; blowtorch; Bunsen burner
to grumble; to gripe; to complain
thoughtless; reckless; seldom; rare; ordinary; usual
to come around to do; to become inclined to do; to get excited about; to take an interest
spirit of a true artisan; (a craftsman's) pride in one's work
easygoing; optimistic; conceited
news; tidings; information; correspondence; letter
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then
finished product; finished goods; completed article
container; receptacle; case; inserting; putting in
to miss a chance; to miss an opportunity
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
pleasant feeling; good vibes
undisputed; entirely; perfect
to be dried out; to be parched
tolerance level; permissible range; acceptable limits
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
tasting (food or drink) for poison; checking the taste (of a dish); seeing how something tastes