to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
phase change; state change; transformation
being filled with; being full of; permeation
resistance (e.g. to antibiotics); tolerance (e.g. drug tolerance)
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
mixing; compounding; dispensing (e.g. prescription)
finishing blow; coup de grâce
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
to cut off; to cut up; to tear to pieces
control tower; conning tower; leader; commander; playmaker; game maker
to play a role; to serve a function; to play a part
arm; skill; efforts; ability
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
advance guard; vanguard; avant-garde (e.g. music)
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
registration; accession; register; entry; record
entry (in a form, register, diary, etc.); filling in; filling out
to bring; to take (something) along; to fetch; to get
to hand over; to surrender
the three powers: heaven, earth and man
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
the place one comes from; one's birthplace; one's hometown
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
bow (weapon); archery; bow (for a violin, etc.)
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
innermost secrets (of an art or skill); mysteries; essence; heart