to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
space alien; alien; extraterrestrial being
to draw or pull something towards oneself (e.g. chair)
to throw; to toss; to hit; to strike; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles)
scaffold; scaffolding; foothold; footing; foothold (e.g. in business); foundation
inclination; slant; slope; bevel; list; dip
height (of body); stature
difference; variation; difference
offset; offsetting each other; cancelling each other out; set-off; setoff
Kshitigarbha (bodhisattva who looks over children, travellers and the underworld); Ksitigarbha; Jizō
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
to throw (strongly, violently, etc.)
dose; installment; instalment
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
ditch; drain; gutter; trench
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into
congeniality; satisfaction; gratification
response (felt in the hands); resistance; reaction; response; effect
triumphant pose assumed by an athlete
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
grand; formal; ceremonial; (feeling) awkward; self-conscious; embarrassed
my goodness!; oh my!; oh dear!
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
ivy (esp. Boston ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata)
strongly; violently; quickly; suddenly
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
to fly; to race away; to vanish; to disappear; to rush over; to hurry over
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
to be overturned; to be reversed; to turn over; to fall down; to tumble down; to topple over
muddy water; red-light district
to rise; to erect; to get up
women and children; woman; grown woman; wife
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
to take advantage of someone's kindness or patience; to get carried away; to be elated; to get puffed up (with pride); to push one's luck; to get cocky
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance