draw (in competition); tie game
a head (e.g. taller or shorter); noticeable difference (in competitors' results)
to start; to start up; to embark on; to get going; to commence
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
to give off sparks; to spark; to scintillate; to have a heated argument; to combat; to do something fiercely
target practice; marksmanship; target shooting (e.g. at a fair)
to pull apart; to separate; to draw; to tie (a game)
to squash; to crush; to flatten
to press down; to hold down; to pin down
to yearn for; to pine; to be deeply in love with
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
to send (something unsolicited); to send without the receiver's request
misfortune; bad luck; ill luck; ill fortune
defense; defence; defensive preparations
loitering; roaming; sauntering; wandering about; prowling
ferocious; brutal; atrocious; savage; barbarous
sponsor; promoter; impresario; organizer; organiser
to knock down; to beat up (till unable to stand)
crunchy; gritty (sand, pebbles, etc.)
counter for (small) boats
transportation network; transport network; traffic network
twilight; dusk; faint light
body; physique; build; stature
to lose sight of (one's companions); to stray from; to miss (one's chance to ...)
to rub on; to rub against; to lay the blame on; to strike (a match)
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
tour round the country (Japan) (visiting from province to province)
one's student (esp. a former one); one's pupil; one's disciple
cordial welcome; hearty welcome; kind treatment; hospitality
cheater; unfaithful person; adulterer
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
spokesperson; speaker (for someone); mouthpiece; voice (e.g. for the ordinary citizen)
world conquest; world domination; taking over the world