(in) dire straits; (in a) serious bind; (in a) big pinch
it is written that ...; ... is written; it says ...; it reads ...
performance (as opposed to practice); going before an audience or on-air; game; match; high of the season; height (of summer, etc.)
to lose focus; to let one's mind wander; to relax one's attention
utmost limits; extremity; limit
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...; it's obvious that ...
to split; to tear; to burst; to be separated; to be divided
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper; twisting throw
to dash against (of waves); to billow; to roll; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to heave; to pound (of a heart)
to have a hole; to be pierced (with a hole)
valley; ravine; gorge; canyon
to be rich (in); to abound (in); to be abundant (in); to be rich; to be wealthy
shape of the "dai" kanji (esp. person with arms and legs outstretched); sprawling; lying spread-eagled
to breathe heavily (e.g. with much movement of the shoulders)
having little left; having few remaining; running short; running low; scant
furious (energy, battle, etc.); frenzied (work, activity, etc.); ferocious
before one's eyes; in one's presence; up close; personally
painstaking (e.g. effort); excruciating (e.g. hard work); grueling
clearness; clarity; skillfulness (skilfulness)
to dazzle one's eyes; to hold one's gaze; to fascinate; to captivate
to speak (of something); to be effective; to be powerful; to be helpful
unfairness; injustice; partiality
even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
regret; repentance; remorse
to triumph; to be elated with success
to get dirty; to become dirty; to become sullied; to become corrupted; to lose one's chastity
refreshing (e.g. feeling, scene, wind, morning air); brisk; bracing; fresh; refreshed
to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
to talk (someone) down; to argue (someone) into silence
pride; boast; credit (to)
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
fair and square; open and aboveboard; bold and forthright
feces (esp. animal); excrement; dung
easy victory; walkover; easy peasy; child's play; cakewalk