worthy of; worth doing; worth having
connection; relation; linkage
at the present time; as of now; at this time
to give up (something as hopeless); to throw in the towel
dual structure; double structure
supplementary explanation
to get to the heart (of the matter); to come to the main point
apathy; lassitude; lethargy; languor
reverse order; following a contrary path
mental image; mental picture; image
dim-witted; slow to catch on
losing by being overmatched; being defeated by a stronger opponent; losing by misusing one's powers; defeat as a result of trying too hard
(arch.) Chinese bamboo; (arch.) bamboo imported from China (often used to make flutes); descending vertical sword attack (in kendo, etc.)
to pass; to overtake; to leave behind; to pull out; to extract; to remove
fight; battle; combat; struggle (for rights, higher wages, etc.); strife; (labor) dispute
to stumble a step or two forward (when trying to stop); to pass one's destination and stumble a step or two forward; to totter
driving; pounding in; falling badly in love; putting (one's heart) into; step recording (in electronic or computer music)
main constituent; core; nucleus; subject (philosophical); protagonist
to kill (with a weapon); to defeat an opponent; to get someone out; to arrest; to take prisoner
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
other self; alter ego; part of oneself (in someone or something else); incarnations of Buddha
locking sword to sword (in a duel) and pushing; fierce, close-fought competition
to check (in chess); to threaten (somebody's position, etc.); to close in (on somebody)
to be ruined; to go under; to perish; to be destroyed
to go to ruin; to go under; to fall; to be destroyed; to die out; to become extinct
tip of the hand; (use of) one's hands; cheap trick; superficial wit; cheap; makeshift (e.g. measures)
crawling on all fours; getting on one's hands and knees; falling flat
violence; vehemence; fury; fervour; fervor; severity
to develop into a serious incident
fear; dread; fright; willies
thorough checkup; complete examination; complete physical; detailed testing
indicate reason; infers some protest
swimming; bathing; getting on in the world
suspicious behavior; acting suspiciously