to play a hand game (e.g. rock, paper, scissors)
to set about in earnest; to make a strenuous effort; to put one's back into (doing)
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
interruption; suspension; break
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
compulsion; coercion; forcing (to do); enforcement
to be in sight (e.g. a resolution); to have a clear idea; to have bright prospects
to return a punch; to strike back; to hit (the ball) straight back; to plow up; to plough up; to renovate (cotton fabric)
delay; lag; falling behind; falling behind in; lagging behind in
small child; pipsqueak; short person; midget; small animal; runt
oh; ah; if there is; as for that; that is
perpetual youth and longevity
experiment; experimentation
out of place artifact; OOPArt
genuine; real; authentic; full-scale; full-blown; all-out
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
I feel that ...; I feel as though ...; I have a feeling that ...; I have the impression that ...; I think that ...
idle talk; chit-chat; gossip
mere consolation; temporary peace of mind
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
bomb; alcohol with liquor added (esp. wine-based shōchū highball, also beer with whiskey)
to exchange gunfire; to exchange shots
flash (of light); glint; schiller
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
to blow (on); to breathe (on); to pick (a fight); to provoke; to exaggerate; to ask (an unreasonable price)
cannot be avoided (of a problem, etc.); unavoidable; inevitable
sense of impending crisis; sense of danger
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
deep down; special place in one's heart; in the back of one's mind
dark gray; dark grey; donjiki (clerical dress)
taking (a suspect to the police); dragging (someone) away
to follow; to accompany; to serve; to work under; to obey
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
near; close by; within reach; familiar
to rest; to suspend; to give relief