to persist in; to carry out; to have one's own way; to push through; to carry through
passionate; hot-blooded; full of vitality
to mistake someone for someone else; to misread; to misjudge
to step on a landmine; to really step in it; to screw up; to open up a can of worms
to try all possible means
ignition; detonation; triggering; explosion
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
tear gland; lacrimal gland
to hold out (e.g. against an attack); to hang on; to withstand; to endure; to last
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
to harm; to cause harm to
to cultivate a better understanding
control (of a machine, device, etc.); control (over an opponent, one's emotions, etc.); governing; management
real intention; true motive; true meaning
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
(on the) aisle; aisle seat
in range; within the limits (of...); within (a) range
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
to take great care (in doing); to pay attention; to be careful
artificial object; man-made object; artifact; artefact
reconfirmation; double check
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
unusual event; strange occurrence; strange phenomenon; something abnormal; change (for the worse); accident
to disappear; to vanish into thin air
ignition; catching fire; firing (e.g. gun); discharging
-itis (indicating an inflammatory disease)
flash (of light); glint; schiller
destructive power; destructive energy; destructive force
to glide; to slide (e.g. on skis); to fail (an examination); to bomb (when telling a joke); to drop; to go down
minute; detailed; careful; scrupulous; thorough
to pin down; to immobilize; to immobilise; to control; to suppress
wastepaper; scrap of paper; paper scraps
main body (of an army); main force; these troops
to have a limit; to go too far (e.g. joke)