difficult voyage; hard flight; rough going; rough passage; running into trouble
off the mark; off base; misdirected; irrelevant
right opposite; directly across; just in front of; face to face
one way or the other; either way
guilty conscience; feelings of remorse
one's (living) environment
to square one's shoulders
to accept; to receive; to agree
long handle; long-handled spear; long shaft
anger; offence; offense; rage; taking offense; taking offence
eagerly; earnestly; ardently
to work hard at; to devote oneself to; to be diligent in
take a chance; go for broke; nothing ventured, nothing gained
heated (e.g. debate); passionate
two classes; double; two sets
save; checking; curbing; suppressing
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory
to turn; to shift; to alter; to distract
attack; offence; dominant partner of a homosexual relationship; a barrage of; a flood of
just above; right overhead
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
excelling; surpassing; outdoing
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
to ask for trouble; to dig your own grave; to cut your own throat
staunch; hardcore; dyed-in-the-wool; metal reinforcement
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
ferrule (of a cane, umbrella, etc.); butt end (of a lance, pike, etc.); hard tip (of a mushroom stem)
to pull down; to lower; to reduce; to withdraw
chink in the armor (armour)
footwork (in martial arts, sports, etc.)
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
strong pressure; heavy pressure
complete defeat; utter defeat; annihilation; to be completely defeated; to be beaten hollow