fantasy; illusion; vision; dream
round-up (e.g. of criminals); wholesale arrest; catching the whole herd with one throw
ingenious; skillful; clever; deft
to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
minor or untalented actor (relegated to roles such as the legs of a stage horse)
beating someone up by ganging up on them; facing a barrage of criticism
outside of; not covered by
to reach a situation about which nothing can be done
losing posture; falling position from which it is impossible to recover; lame duck; hopeless situation
desperately; recklessly; rush headlong
(not) well; (not) properly; (not) enough; (not) sufficiently; (not) satisfactorily; (not) decently
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
cornered animal; (lit.) cornered rat
victory or defeat; issue (of battle); outcome
putting one's life on the line; giving everything one has got; acting out of desperation
to launch oneself upon; to make one's debut
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
so (e.g. so much, so close, so many, so few)
beautiful; lovely; heartwarming; beautiful
best; extra-fine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; jumping and slashing (e.g. at an enemy)
Full speed ahead!; Full steam ahead!
to take a breath; to take a short rest
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
to compose; to put together
to disappear; to vanish; (arch.) to die
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
bravery; military prowess; valour; valor
to ask a big favour; to ask unreasonable things; to be unreasonable
very young; little; childish; immature
Sunday; day (of the month); counter for days; Japan
to listen attentively to; to be lost in
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
to mix; to stir; to blend
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides
to run down (stairs, etc.)
to be(come) intertwined; to be entangled
cooperation; conciliation; harmony; coordination