wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, handicap, etc.); overcoming; bringing under control; subjugation; victory over
to be helpful; to be useful
one way or another; in many ways; in various ways
assertion; declaration; affirmation
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
hammer; hopeless swimmer; complete beginner at swimming; someone who sinks like a stone
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses
(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while
appropriate; suitable; fitting; apt; proper; right
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
light (of movements); nimble; light-hearted; cheerful; taking a turn for the better (of an illness); receding of symptoms
clever; shrewd; canny; smart; quick; prompt
flying fish (esp. the Japanese flying fish, Cypselurus agoo)
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
competition; contest; rivalry; competition (between organisms or species)
by gender; according to gender; gender-segregated
freestyle (e.g. swimming event)
first place; first rank; unit's position; Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata)
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
two classes; double; two sets
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
time; thyme; time out (e.g. in sport)
overall victory; championship
decision of a contest; finals (in sports)
gift; premium; prize (lottery drawing, pachinko, etc.); party favor (favour)
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
to set off an explosive; to start a fire under someone; to motivate someone with rough words
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit-in (in protest)
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
evaluation; criticism; commenting on; assessment; estimation
boning (fish or meat); deboning; watering down (a plan, bill, etc.); dilution; taking the backbone out of; weakening