closing in on (the enemy, first place, etc.); coming close to; pressing hard; pressing hard (e.g. with a question); taking to task; grilling
back-to-back; facing in opposite directions; two sides of the same coin; inextricably linked (esp. with something dangerous or undesirable); on bad terms; at odds
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)
to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)
having at one's mercy; trifling with; toying with; playing with; making a fool of; leading around by the nose
steady; sound; solid; reliable; trustworthy
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
rush (of people or activity); rush (sudden forward motion); rush hour; rushes; dailies
to take back; to recapture
tender; warm; meticulous; detailed; deep (of a colour); thick (e.g. fog)
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (a burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
on countless occasions; many a time
to be worn down; to wear away; to wear out; to dwindle; to be reduced
willpower; energy; vitality
pennant on a boat showing wind direction; weather vane; round roof tile (for gables); remiges; flight feathers
tight turn; adaptability; flexibility; maneuverability
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around
to run through; to run past
every last one; one and all; from A to Z; as soon as; right after; no sooner (than)
rolling over; turning over; turning around (the other way); reversal (of direction, course, etc.); producing a positive from a negative; producing a negative from a positive
a second time; again; once more; twice
to scatter; to cause a shower of; to disperse; to distribute; to resolve (a symptom, condition, etc.); to relieve
he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing
pluralizing suffix; or so; rough indicator of direction, location, amount, etc.; nominalizing suffix
to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
conversely; on the contrary
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
body; physique; build; stature
full length; total length; overall length
three times (as much); treble; triple; threefold
swallowing in one gulp; downing; sipping; sip; thinking nothing of one's opponent; making easy prey of someone
deviation; departure; (accidental) omission