to clench (one's teeth); to grit; to set; to clamp
toilet; restroom; bathroom; going to the toilet; relieving oneself
more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)
button (clothing); push-button; button
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
count; counting; count of balls and strikes; count (after a knock-down); count (of radioactivity)
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
terrible; dreadful; tremendous; terrific; appalling; shocking
thinnish; somewhat thin; weakish; on the weak side; rather light; rather pale
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
for example; for instance; e.g.
filling (up); replenishing; filling in (a tooth); loading (a gun with ammunition, a camera with film, etc.); packing; plugging
circuit; cycle (e.g. Krebs cycle); cycle; loop
something or other; somehow
to open (one's eyes) wide
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
expansion and contraction; elasticity; flexibility
pressure; oppression; suppression
tinnitus; ringing in the ears
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
danger to oneself; (fear of) one's physical safety
pain; agony; suffering; distress; torment
steering a ship; controlling; maneuvering; piloting
hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...
friction; rubbing; chafing; discord; friction
emission (of light); radiation (of light); luminescence
(in) the air; midair; sky; (empty) space
if you think about it; come to think of it
putting one's life on the line; staking one's life (on); risking one's life; life and death situation
fantastic; magical; wondrous; whimsical; fairytale-like; romantic