veteran (in a particular field); person with a lot of experience; old hand
placing three fingers of each hand on the floor (while bowing respectfully); (lit.) three fingers (specifically the thumb, index finger and middle finger)
a little bit; a little while
violently disagreeing; strongly opposing; setting one's heart against
dully; dispassionately; apathetically; in a subdued manner
under examination; under test (e.g. device); on trial
waste (of money, time, etc.); squandering; frittering away
regarding as dangerous; identifying as a threat
absolute monarch; despot; autocrat; tyrant
to leave nothing undone; to give good service; to attend to everything; to be on someone's tracks (e.g. police); to catch up with; to close in on
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
unconcernedly; nonchalantly; indifferently; blankly; vacantly; absentmindedly
precision equipment; delicate equipment
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
the whole face; (wearing an expression) all over one's face
fire brigade; fire company
humorous; funny; amusing; enjoyable (e.g. life); pleasant; fun
poo; poop; doo-doo; caca; number two; whoopsie
dimly; faintly; with a faint light; warmly; friendly; in a heartwarming manner
rival candidate; opposing candidate
instructor (esp. of martial or traditional arts); teacher; model; exemplar; normal school (Japan; 1872-1947); teachers' training college
seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
to run swiftly; to speed; to dash; to charge ahead (in pursuit of some goal); to push forward
smoothly; easily; readily
substance of a sin; source of a sin
any; all; every; both; either; none (with neg. verb)
to become entangled; to become complicated; to get mixed up; to screw up; to get caught up in
Victoria (Seychelles); Victoria (Australia)
dressing room; green room; backstage; behind the scenes; the inside; inside affairs
plant (i.e. equipment, machinery, etc.); plant; vegetation
sooner or later; in time; eventually
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
battle royal; battle royale (genre)
to give thought to; to bear in mind; to keep in mind