possibly; by some possibility; perhaps
cancellation; liquidation; resolution; reduction (e.g. of stress)
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
to pile up; to accumulate
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
to worry (about); to fret (over); to be anxious
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
nonchalantly; calmly; as if nothing happened
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
general mobilization; full mobilization
to read and understand; to take in; to sense from external cues; to read (someone's) mind; to read (calibration, tape, etc.); to scan (bar code)
to do; to commit; to carry out; to bring about
as planned; according to plan
putting one's hands behind one's back; having one's hands behind one's back; behind; rear; back
small-sized; small-scale; miniature; small; little; tiny
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
steel; sword steel; sword
to hit (someone); to strike; to make (a speech); to give (an address); to gamble
easy; simple; ready; casual; off-hand; easy-going
to hold out; to extend (e.g. a hand); to present; to submit; to sacrifice; to give (up)
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; ritual exchange of cups (to seal a bond or pledge)
thin arm; slender arm; slender means; meager ability to earn a living
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
grip (of hand); grip strength
vise; vice; capstan; windlass; cargo net
unable to move; dead in the water; completely helpless
to pin (someone) down; to hold down; to shut out (one's opponent); to keep (the opposing team) from scoring; to suppress; to control
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...