to take back; to get back; to regain; to recover; to restore; to recoup
remnants of a defeated army
unmistakable; evident; obvious; certain; beyond doubt
to scoff; to laugh at; to make fun of; to ridicule; to jeer at
quickly, suddenly (while one is watching); before one's eyes
to be seething (with anger); to be frenzied; to be menacing; to be murderous
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
being outnumbered (e.g. in a military context)
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp
to forbid; to ban; to prohibit; to suppress (a feeling, laughter, etc.); to hold back (e.g. tears)
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
advantage; benefit; profit; interest
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
trump; trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
higher rank; better position
ace up one's sleeve; trump card; secret skills; secret; (arch.) left hand
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
oath; vow; pledge; covenant
to resolve; to make up one's mind; to decide
(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
choices; alternatives; options
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
one of two (possibilities, alternatives, etc.)
mother's body (esp. when pregnant or after giving birth); parent body; parent organization; base
strange; unfamiliar; mysterious; suspicious
without; but if; otherwise; or else
pair; the two; both persons; both things
calm; composed; leisurely
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
to take (be in) charge of
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
permission; approval; authorization; license
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
unripe; green; immature; immature; inexperienced; unskilled
to feel deeply ashamed (of)
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
having no thought for; having no consideration for; disregarding; overlooking; (arch.) being found not guilty (in an Edo-period court); (arch.) acquittal
firing (esp. a rocket or missile); launching; shooting; ejaculation
to knock down; to shoot down; to lop off
curve; turn; curveball; curve ball; (wine) cellar
to wish (for); to pray (for); to hope (for); to pray silently; to recite (Buddha's name, sutras, etc.) in one's mind; to chant (a silent prayer)
spewing; gushing; spouting; eruption; effusion