(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
misfortune; ill fate; bad luck; obscurity
to take advantage of one's carelessness; to perform a surprise attack
to thrust into; to shove into; to push into; to drive into
to jar; to creak; to grate
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
strong arm; stout arm; ability to carry out a difficult job; capable person
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)
dainty; delicate; slender; fragile (e.g. furniture); delicate; frail
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
wearing a kasaya; wearing an article of clothing in the same manner as a kasaya (i.e. draped over one shoulder); slashing a sword diagonally from the shoulder
to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)
to repel; to drive away; to repulse; to reject
(more than) enough; too much; bitterly; extremely; keenly
to be petrified; to be unable to move; to be paralyzed (with horror); to be stupefied (with amazement)
glove (esp. sports); globe
spirit; drive; vigour; ambition; aspiration
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
cutting; severance; section; amputation; disconnection
muscle; tendon; vein; artery; fiber; fibre; line
memento (from a dead person); souvenir; keepsake; orphan; posthumous child
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
I appreciate your efforts
to brave; to risk; to harm; to afflict; to desecrate; to profane
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (e.g. gazing, staring)
being brought to a standstill; being stranded; being stumped; being in a dilemma; dying while standing (and remaining standing); dying on one's feet
stuffing; packing; end (esp. the foot of a bridge); lowest-ranking guest at tea ceremony; tea master; endgame (esp. in shogi or used figuratively); sweet eel sauce
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
success; achievement; fruition
ideally; if one were to wish for more
actual article or goods; spots (stocks, foreign exchange, commodities, etc.); (in) kind (income, benefit, rent, taxes, investment, etc.)
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
to stretch larger; to enlarge (photos); to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)
upper floor; upstairs; top of the stairs
moving forward (e.g. vehicle); onward movement; advance (work, procedure, etc.); advancement; progress (of a disease); disease progression
to take command; to give direction
accidental death; casualty
normal practice; proper practice