miser; penny-pincher; one who makes nigirizushi, etc.; handle; grip
handle; grip; stalk (of a mushroom, leaf, etc.)
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
to run off; to break into a run; to start running
to jump (out of the way); to jump back; to jump aside
absorbed in; immersed in; forgetting oneself; daze; within a dream; while dreaming
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
blow; shock; strike; batting
to beat vigorously; to rain strikes upon someone; to tan someone's hide; to mercilessly pummel; to beat the daylights out of
deep emotion; strong feelings
beginning; outset; first; onset
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to bare one's fangs; to snarl (at)
to hit (a person); to strike; to beat; to deliver (a speech); to give (an address)
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
lump of meat; piece of flesh; human body
left arm; left-handed (baseball pitcher)
(tear) to pieces; (rip) apart; with a rattle; with a shudder; feeling an electric shock
difference; variation; difference
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
to pin down; to immobilize; to immobilise; to control; to suppress
to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
back street; back alley; off-street
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
wrong direction; different direction (from what one expected)
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
expression; look; countenance; face