to reach an extreme; to reach a limit; extremely; to be stuck; to be in a dilemma; to be decided
particularly; only; in the case of
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
criticism (by a teacher or coach, with commentary, especially at a poetry reading); review; critique
to intend; to be sure that
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
vague; obscure; indistinct; hazy; ambiguous
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
multi-course menu; multi-course dining
hors d'oeuvre; appetizer; appetiser; starter
item; commodity; list of articles
variety of goods; number of articles
seductive; carnal; troubling; difficult; anxious; uneasy
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
term; period; time frame; time limit; deadline; cutoff (date)
considerably; fairly; quite
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
extremely busy; (lit.) wanting even the help of a cat
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
misconstruction; distortion; misinterpretation; misunderstanding; perversion; contortion
too many cooks spoil the broth; (lit.) too many captains will steer the ship up a mountain
quite capable of ...; could happen; not unlikely to
(editorial) supervision; general editorship; supervising director
item; article; dish; course; finest item
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
aptitude; aptness; suitability
memory; sense; experience
tension; mental strain; nervousness
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque