to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
rearguard; rear guard; back (player)
chase; pursuit; tracking; following up; tracing
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
to bark; to howl; to howl (of the wind); to roar (of the sea); to yell; to shout
to catch and tie up; to apprehend; to entangle; to trap; to brush out (e.g. dust, fur, plaque); to extract
to fall forward (of a person); to tumble forward
connection; link (on a web page)
bog; marsh; swamp; quandary; dire situation from which one cannot extricate oneself; imbroglio
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
preventing (someone) from leaving; confinement; keeping indoors; being stranded; grounding
one more time; once more; once again
cry (of an animal); call; chirp; song; caw; roar
falling over; toppling sideways
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
brute force approach (esp. in a video game)
offensive strength; offensive power; striking power
opinion; view; comment; scolding; reprimand; rebuke
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
present stage; current phase; current rank; present grade
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)
mainly; chiefly; primarily; for the most part
(artillery) barrage; bullet hell; curtain fire; barrage of scrolling comments (overlaid on an online video)
to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
sudden drop; sharp fall; nosedive; swoop
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
to attack; to assault; to challenge; to take on; to be bold; to be audacious
formation (e.g. of aircraft)
low (level, value, price, etc.)
grant; allowance; endowment; bestowal; assignment; conferment
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
range (of a rifle, missile, etc.)
shooting down (an aircraft)
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn