good match for an opponent; worthy (e.g. rival)
to get blurry vision; to get bleary eyes; to get dim eyesight
putting one's courage to the test
to rake over the coals; to scold; to chastise; to burn moxa on the skin
to resuscitate; to revive; to regain consciousness; to come round
escaping the summer heat; going somewhere cooler during the summer; summering
nine; nine years of age; twelve o'clock (old time system)
boldly; bravely; resolutely; determinedly
Napoleon; napoleon (Japanese card game)
to be seized with fear; to be intimidated; to lose one's nerve; to be frightened; to get cold feet; to chicken out
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
... all over again (repeating the same failure)
hollow; cavity; hole; cave
pleased to make your acquaintance
three flat objects (sheets of paper, pieces of cloth, etc.)
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
sudden drop; sharp fall; nosedive; swoop
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
life or death struggle; mortal combat; struggle to the death
making a person, pet, etc. wait (before being permitted to do something); postponement; putting on hold
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
dictionary; lexicon; (arch.) letter of resignation
to become numb; to go to sleep (e.g. a limb); to get an electric shock; to tingle (from an electric shock); to be excited; to be titillated