hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
junior high school student; middle school pupil
with all one's strength; with might and main; as hard as one can
to pluck off (esp. by twisting); to pick; to break off; to wrest (away from); to wrench free; to snatch (away)
to throw; to fling; to heave; to toss
on a stage; on a platform; on an altar
to make a speech; to address
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
change of voice (during puberty); break of voice
to be helpful; to be useful
opposite side; opposition
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
consequence; outcome; result; blame
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
not necessarily so; is not always true
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
the place for; the time for; the level of
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish (e.g. market)
sensitive; alert; aware; susceptible
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
to turn against; to become an enemy
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
breaking down; defeating; abolishing
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
self-defense; self-defence
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
to exert oneself; to make efforts
to bewilder; to perplex; to puzzle; to tempt; to seduce
practical problem; practical matter