to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
pushing; backing; boosting; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
to strain; to stretch; to string up; to cover over (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.)
to become numb; to go to sleep (e.g. a limb); to get an electric shock; to tingle (from an electric shock); to be excited; to be titillated
to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
to comb (out); to card; to untangle (hair)
dojo; hall used for martial arts training; manda (place of Buddhist practice or meditation, esp. the place under the bodhi tree where Buddha attained enlightenment)
travel; trip; journey; excursion; tour
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
prohibition; inhibition; ban
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
resting one's chin in one's hands; brace (in construction); angle brace
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
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
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
to play a central role; to take a leading part
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
to adopt (method, proposal, etc.); to take (measure, course of action, etc.); to pick (e.g. flowers); to gather (e.g. mushrooms); to extract (e.g. juice); to take (e.g. a sample); to assume (an attitude)
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
to become pale; to turn pale