to escape; to make one's getaway; to manage to get away
(as alike as) two peas in a pod
failure story; horror story
(very) back (last) row; rearmost row
sword battle (staged for television, etc.); sword fight
everywhere; all over; throughout
difference in grades (e.g. in go, shoji, etc.); difference in level (e.g. road, footpath); ramp; steps
going up and down; ascent and descent; climb and descent
empty lot; vacant plot of land
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
to scrape off; to shave off
to pulverize; to break into pieces; to beat to a pulp; to defeat completely; to crush
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
skill; dexterity; proficiency
all present; all concerned; all of us
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
how many months?; how long?
to become thin; to fade; to grow pale
to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way; to be discouraged (by); to have enough (of); to be disgusted (with)
considerably; not a little; in no small numbers
chewing; mastication; digestion (e.g. of words); assimilation; comprehension
willful; wilful; selfish; carefree; do-as-you-please; freewheeling
exactly right!; indeed; damn straight
to be quick-witted; to be tactful; to be sensible
inexperienced; unfamiliar (with); unversed; lacking experience
having; holding; wear; durability; charge; expense
tie up; bind; sum; total amount; judo choking (strangling) techniques; last meal eaten when going restaurant hopping; completion
smart; clever; agile; nimble; quick
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
anxiously; with anxious looks; with anxiety
succeeding; following; trailing; next
to evaluate; to appraise; to comment on
briskly; quickly; promptly
to tire of; to lose interest in; to be too much for one; to find unmanageable; to be beyond one's control; to not know what to do with
division (distribution) of roles; role-sharing