before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
to slip through (a crowd); to weave through (e.g. traffic); to pass through; to get around; to elude (e.g. the law); to evade
offensive (movement); aggression
to delay; to postpone; to put off; to slow down; to hold up; to retard
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
intercept; interception; counter-attack
to turn; to shift; to switch; to change; to alter
things at hand; personal belongings
to throw at; to fling at; to hurl at; to hurl (abuse, insults, etc.) at; to use (rough language) with (someone)
to bring (something); to take along; to fetch; to get
(direct) hit; hitting the mark
artificial product; man-made product; fiction; made-up story; decoration (e.g. for a festival); theatrical prop (esp. a large prop in noh or kyogen, e.g. tree, well, boat)
to fly around; to scatter
spring (device); spring (in one's legs); bounce; springboard; impetus
device; contrivance; trick; trap; (small) scale; half finished; commencement
to be astonished; to be flabbergasted; to be startled; to be amazed
to use one's own money; to pay for from one's own pocket
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
to exploit a gap (in attention, security, etc.); to catch off guard
to grip; to grasp; to squeeze
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
aim (of a gun, bow, etc.); aim; object; objective
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
almost completely empty; virtually empty; inadequately defended; undefended; unguarded
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
to run out; to rush out; to start running; to begin to run; to break into a run
crash; smashing (into); ramming; clash (of views, interests, teams, etc.); conflict
to stick (to); to cling (to); to adhere (to); to stay (in a place); to stick close (to someone); to follow (someone) around
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
to slip down; to slide down; to glide down
conte; short story; tale; comedy sketch; skit
irritating; aggravating; upsetting; maddening; infuriating; exasperating
to curse (at someone); to call someone names; to speak bitterly
not bad; not half bad; pretty good
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
wise; sensible; well-advised; intelligent; sagacious; prudent