default settings; initial settings; initial configuration; initialization; initialisation
to reveal by washing the surface; to expose by washing away dirt, earth, etc.; to discover (by investigation); to bring to light; to start washing
notebook-format (computer)
to fill in (field, entry, etc.); to fill out (form); to post a message (e.g. on a bulletin-board); to store; to write (data); to flash
historical document; archives; old manuscript; pre-Meiji era document addressed to someone in particular
from out of nowhere; from who knows where
poor; needy; lacking (quantity and quality-wise); poor; scanty
commonplace; ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; mundane
to listen attentively to; to be lost in
(so marvelous or horrible that it may be) the first and probably the last
to breathe out; to exhale
relay; hook-up; relay broadcasting
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
voltage; excitement; enthusiasm
to do someone in; to bump someone off
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
waiting expectantly; waiting eagerly; looking forward to; long-awaited
new functionality; new feature
(at) a glance; (judging from) appearances
diversion; appropriation (e.g. of funds); misappropriation; re-use (e.g. old computer parts); recycling
to narrow; to reduce; to contract
large seal; large stamp; seal of approval; guarantee; endorsement
to feel blocked (of one's chest or throat, due to grief, anxiety, illness, etc.); to feel pressure; to feel pain
digression; many divergences
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
to expose; to lay open (e.g. secret); to take apart; to disassemble; to kill; to murder; to dress (meat)
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; amusement; hobby
(a) weakness; shortcoming; failing; sore point
ending; quitting; closing; ending before one had time to do something one wanted or intended to
to have (someone) by the short hairs; to have something on (someone)
invitation; introduction; temptation
basics; rudiments; elements; ABCs of ...
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
absolute basics; very rudiments