hitting a ball; batting; stroke
intermittently; bit by bit; little by little; in drops (e.g. of rain)
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
law; rule; regulation; destiny; fate; karma
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
thief; burglar; robber; theft; burglary; robbery
enthusiast; mania; enthusiasm
sample; specimen; pattern; model; example
megalomania; delusions of grandeur
from the start; not at all
boorishness; coarseness; stupidity
blindness; blind person; illiteracy; illiterate person; ignorance; ignoramus
sounding; probing; probe; stylet; spy
pitch dark; total darkness
top of the head; crown of the head
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
pending; undecided; unconvicted; awaiting judgement
sleeveless (garment); sleeveless haori
fetters; shackles; hobbles; encumbrance; hindrance; burden
execution by tying a victim to a post and stabbing with spears; crucifixion
small window; fenestella; scuttle (type of hatch on a ship)
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.)
utter villain; atrocious fiend; devil
the whole body; the five styles of writing Chinese characters; the five parts of the body (head, two hands and two feet; or head, neck, chest, hands and feet)
to exchange (things); to convert (currency); to be in contrast (to); to contrast (with)
kind; sort; type; equal; match; peer
sedative; tranquilizer; tranquiliser
government office; government agency; authorities
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service