to complete decisively; to do to completion
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
points of improvement; improved areas; points needing improvement; problem areas
still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...
midway; halfway through; in the course of
before one's eyes; under one's nose; immediate (e.g. interests); present; foresight; near future
to throw down; to throw out; to abandon; to resign; to give freely; to give generously
to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through
besides; in addition; also; moreover
world; society; life; lifetime; age; era; reign
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
rest; break; recess; intermission
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
performance of one's official duties
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
echo; reverberation; spirit of a tree; tree spirit
leading person; foremost figure
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about
to be seized with fear; to be intimidated; to lose one's nerve; to be frightened; to get cold feet; to chicken out
to wait and see; to sit on the fence; to be noncommittal
one's heart; the mind; inner feelings; inmost thoughts; true motives
just one person; only one
the rest; the others; in addition (to that); besides that; and so forth; and the like
founding member (of a music group, etc.); initial member
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
to prepare oneself for the worst; to strengthen one's resolve; to accept one's fate; to prepare oneself
bet; wager; stake; gamble
earning extra money (e.g. from a side job)
do-or-die game; crucial contest
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
disaster; calamity; misfortune; trouble; woes
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
selection; choice; option