Japanese Plastic Models Part II: Figures
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Word definitions
lump (n.): a small mass of something
have a soft spot for (idiom): feel a special feeling of love for
intricate (adj.): very detailed or complex
factor (n.): something that affects a decision, action, or situation
back on [one’s] feet (idiom): return to a stable/better condition (after being in a bad state)
celluloid (n.): early type of plastic used to make toys or film
flammable (adj.): able to easily catch on fire
brittle (adj.): able to easily break into pieces
demand (n.): desire for specific goods or services in the market
acquire (v.): get something
limb (n.): an arm, leg, or wing of an animal or person
sales figures (n.): the profit earned or amount sold in numbers
that’s it / that was it (idiom): that’s the end; something is complete or finished
keep in mind (idiom): remember and take into consideration; not forget
district (n.): an area within a city
obscure (adj.): not well known
astronomically (adv.): extremely
[one’s] best bet (idiom): one’s best option; the way that has the highest chance of success
go figure (idiom): expression used when something is surprising, confusing, or makes little sense