to harm; to hurt; to injure; to miss one's chance to (do something); to fail to (do what one ought to have done)
about this time; about now
pinning technique (in wrestling or judo); underhanded dealings
to take (something) along; to bring with one; to carry (something) away; to bear
(young) girl; maiden; young lady
(tear) to pieces; (rip) apart; with a rattle; with a shudder; feeling an electric shock
transfiguration; transformation; change of appearance
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
weight; body weight; importance; weight; emphasis
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at); to be intimidated; to feel daunted
tip of the hand; (use of) one's hands; cheap trick; superficial wit; cheap; makeshift (e.g. measures)
speculation; thinking; meditation
particle size; grain size; granularity
battle; war; fight (against time, poverty, etc.); struggle (for freedom, survival, etc.); contest; competition
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
a second time; again; once more; twice
atrocious; heinous; fiendish; brutal; vicious
unable to put up any resistance; unable to put up a fight; not standing a chance (against)
gap; opening; break; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
flexibility; pliability; softness; elasticity
front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context
to go through; to pass through; to struggle through; to get through (difficulties, danger, etc.); to escape (through the cordon)
blind spot (e.g. of a driver); dead angle; dead ground; dead space
bull's-eye; object of desire; most-coveted goal; male crotch (as a target in fighting); the jewels (as in "kick him in ...")
to trample; to crush underfoot
to go through; to pierce; to run through (e.g. a river through a city); to pass through; to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out
to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink
unable to speak (due to overwhelming emotion); soundless; mute
to fall flat; to fall face down
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
continuation; continuance; going on; resuming
to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp
gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step