to send (something) flying; to splatter; to drive (something) off
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
obstacle; impediment; disability; handicap; steeplechase; obstacle race
trying to think of a way (to do); devising means (to do); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing
to strike dead; to beat to death
to pin (someone) down; to hold down; to shut out (one's opponent); to keep (the opposing team) from scoring; to suppress; to control
to cut up; to cleave; to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something; (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
calm and collected; with composure; having enough and to spare
weight (e.g. paperweight); pressing down; keeping control; exercising authority; having self-control; exercising self-discipline
genuine; authentic; true; real
ace up one's sleeve; trump card; secret skills; secret; (arch.) left hand
palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
to become clear; to be made public
it's precisely for that reason that ...; which is precisely why ...
at this point; at this last moment; this late in the game
maintenance; conservatism; conservativeness; conservation
hard to deal with; hard to handle; difficult; trying; intractable; incorrigible
small pieces; fragments; chopped meat; scraps (of beef, pork, etc.)
water vapour; water vapor; steam
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
to disappear into; to be lost in; to do something under the cover of (confusion, etc.); to be almost indistinguishable; to be confusingly similar; to be diverted from (negative emotions, etc.)
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
strong arm; stout arm; ability to carry out a difficult job; capable person
groan; moan; growl; snarl; hum (e.g. of a motor); buzz
advance; moving forward; progress
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace
becoming clear; coming to light; being ascertained; being identified; being confirmed
at once; immediately; instantly; in an instant; quickly; suddenly
water pressure; hydraulic pressure
directly under; falling perpendicularly
fall; drop; descent; coming down
second (unit of time); arc second
stupid; meaningless; worthless; hopeless (person, situation); beyond help; beyond saving
to get a haircut; to give a haircut; to cut hair
to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
near; close (to); nearby; (drawing) near; approaching; almost here
cord tied around the waist of a kimono before an obi is tied
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
to wind around; to wrap around; to coil around
comical (story, song); comic; the comedy business (rakugo, manzai, etc.); something laughable