to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
to succeed (in doing); to pull something off; to manage (to do a job)
to settle down; to stay (for good); to stay long; to stay on
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
ball (for sport, games, etc.); kemari; type of football played by courtiers in ancient Japan
(jumping) nimbly; light-footed; boing; used at sentence end to affect cuteness
to stand up; to get up; to rise; to recover; to take action; to start; to make the initial charge
apprehensions; misgivings; uneasiness; anxiety; fear
with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
swaying; swinging; rocking; shaking; wavering; flickering
foul play (sport); breaking the rules; infringement; irregularity
to cough violently; to have a coughing fit
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
to screw up; to put the screws on (a person); to constrict (someone, something)
to tie; to restrain; to confine; to bind; to fasten
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
imprudence; oversight; omission; mistake
plain; plateau; tableland
to knock down; to beat (someone) up; to injure (someone) so badly they cannot recover (esp. emotionally); to overwhelm (with mental anguish, etc.)
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
tone (of voice); manner of talking
to be completely satisfied; to be completely contented
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
to give; to do (something) for
manners; behavior; behaviour
to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
something broad and flat; common; ordinary; low-ranking employee; freshman
with a click; with a snap
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
thin; pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.) not much (of a presence)
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
whip; lash; scourge; stick; cane; rod
supple; flexible; elastic; graceful; elegant; refined