to pin the enemy down; to glare another down (and render impotent)
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
not less than ...; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; the above; the above-mentioned
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
danger; peril; hazard; risk
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
to be overawed; to be overwhelmed; to be overcome; to be intimidated; to be daunted
to twist; to turn; to writhe (e.g. in pain); to twist around; to turn in one's seat
passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing
to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
one's body; one's person; oneself; one's appearance; one's place (in society, etc.); one's position
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
threat; intimidation; menace
groan; moan; growl; roar; hum (of a machine, power lines, etc.); drone (e.g. of an engine)
serious; not joking; straight; (arch.) cannot; (arch.) should not; (arch.) will not
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.); to cower; to shrink in on oneself
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; lower radical of a kanji; means of transportation
scolding; rebuke; reprimand; fierce encouragement; exhorting
to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)
it's no joke; gimme a break!
to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut
to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain
leaving something where it is; abandoning something
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
counter for books; volume
to pull out; to draw out; to pick out; to take (a sample); to steal (the contents of something); to pilfer
to throw at; to fling at; to hurl at; to hurl (abuse, insults, etc.) at; to use (rough language) with (someone)
strange; unfamiliar; mysterious; suspicious
left arm; left-handed (baseball pitcher)
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
gap; opening; break; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
to chase; to run after; to pursue; subsequently; following that; (and) then
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
to jump out; to leap out; to appear (suddenly); to emerge; to protrude; to project