poor excuse (of a); nearly non-existent; barely sufficient; token (effort, etc.); symbolic
wholly; solely; entirely; principally; mostly; chiefly
to buy up; to lay in a stock; to stock up; to buy a lot
to boil; to heat; to excite; (arch.) to melt (metal)
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
to have a (rough) idea (of what the situation is)
unbecoming; improper; unsuitable; ill-matched; unworthy of
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
hail (esp. hailballs under 5 mm); graupel; dicing; small cubes; roasted mochi pieces (usu. flavoured with soy sauce, etc.)
please; kindly; by all means; certainly; here you are; to give
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
gofer; dogsbody; person who is made to do things or get things for someone else
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
to lose heart; to lose interest; to lose motivation; to become stale (i.e. of a carbonated beverage); to go flat; to lose flavor
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
desktop; desk-top; tabletop; after-dinner speech
cooking stove; burner (gas, electric, etc.); range; cooktop; hob
knob; handle; snack (to have with a drink); side dish; a pinch (e.g. of salt); (file) handle
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
opening; gap; dried and opened fish
regulation; adjustment; control
to market (something); to feature (something to sell); to trade in (something); to securitize
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
opening (a letter, parcel, etc.); breaking the seal; unboxing (a product); unsealed mail
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu
to fold up; to fold into layers
to soften; to moderate; to relieve
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income