now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
as soon as possible; ASAP
firing; shooting; fire; gunshot; marksmanship
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
amount of material resources
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
by the way; incidentally; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how)
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)
charge (electrical); recharging; charge (fee); topping up (a contactless smart card); recharging; refuelling; charge
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to insert; to put between; to tuck (e.g. fabric into a gap)
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
place; situation; position; location
connection; attachment; changing trains; conjunction
anchor (of a ship); last runner or swimmer in a relay team; news anchor; news presenter; anchor (clock component); pallet fork; anchor (HTML)
to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
to distract one's attention
to pull apart; to separate; to have a lead over; to pull ahead of; to outdistance
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
lead nowhere; get one nowhere; no use; fruitless; there's no point (in doing)
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
tail (animal); tail end; tip
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; (arch.) money
(using) one's whole body; (putting in) all one's efforts; (exerting) all one's energies
flour; meal; powder; dust
ninefold; imperial palace; the Court