to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?
(large) gun; cannon; artillery; long-ball hitter; home-run hitter
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
same feeling; same sentiment; same opinion; sympathy; agreement; concurrence
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
stall; downturn; slowdown; slump
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
to shoot (a gun, person, etc.); to fire
finish; end; conclusion; landing (in gymnastics)
swing and a miss; (punching and) failing to make contact; (ending in) failure; fruitless effort
to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent
posture; position; stance
fast; quick; early; soon; premature; too soon
lower half of the body; nether parts
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
moment; instant; just then; right at that moment; for a moment; for an instant
one's last moment; one's death; one's end
enough; sufficient; sufficiently; fully; division into ten
a little; a few; small; only; just; merely
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
strong pressure; heavy pressure
terrible; terrifying; dreadful; astonishing; astounding; staggering
to shave off; to scrape off
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
to go around; to make a circle around; to surround; to circle; to come around (of a season, anniversary, turn, etc.); to return
willpower; energy; vitality
to emboss; to print out; to print; to work out (e.g. policy); to hammer out; to strike (a drum indicating the end of a performance)
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
test of patience; battle of wills; endurance contest