to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
to shake; to sway; to rock; to become unstable; to become unsettled; to be shaken
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
joke; pun; jest; smartly dressed; stylish; fashion-conscious
to become; to get; to result in; to turn out; to consist of; to be composed of; to be completed
there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)
break (rest); break (tennis, boxing, snooker, etc.); becoming popular; becoming a hit
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
come (on); come now; all right; right; well; hmm
pair; the two; both persons; both things
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
reopening; resumption; restarting
as if; as though; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest; really; completely
belligerent attitude; readiness to fight; belligerence
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops
adds force to a statement, decision or conclusion; indicates command; (strongly) emphasizes the previous word; adds focus; some- (e.g. something, someone)
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
to court; to woo; to approach defiantly
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
fighting windmills; tilting at windmills; mimicking a wrestling match by oneself (as a form of street performance, etc.)
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
level; standard; level (amount or quantity); level (plane); level (instrument); spirit level
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; used for soft emphasis or to soften a statement or request; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.
power; might; authority; influence
losing by being overmatched; being defeated by a stronger opponent; losing by misusing one's powers; defeat as a result of trying too hard
defense (esp. in sports); defence
one blow; one hit; one stroke; summiting on the first attempt (oft. without prior knowledge about the route; in climbing); on-sight; flashing
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; lower radical of a kanji; means of transportation
to rock; to shake; to swing
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
right-handedness; right-handed person; right-hander
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful