it's best to; it's safest to; there's nothing better than
restoration; repair; mending
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
fighting back; returning fire; counter-attack; responding to an attack; accepting a challenge
to stay calm; to keep cool
to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft; to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.
iron (Fe); strong and hard (as iron); railway; railway enthusiast
stubborn; dogged; persistent; tough; sturdy; hardy
all that one has; all that there is; the whole
passing through (of a tunnel, bullet, etc.); going (right) through; penetrating; (arch.) being well versed (in)
metallic sound; metallic clank
operation (of machine); operating; running; working
space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve
explosion; rupture; break off
coming flying in (migratory birds, airborne sand, pollen, etc.); coming by airplane
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
to come and go; to go back and forth
line; stripe; line (e.g. telephone line); wire; ray (e.g. X-ray); beam; line (e.g. of a railroad)
head; lead; vanguard; first
rank (of troops); file; column; formation
one's dearest wish; Buddha's vow to save humanity
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
closing in on (the enemy, first place, etc.); coming close to; pressing hard; pressing hard (e.g. with a question); taking to task; grilling
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
(truck) load-carrying tray; (bicycle) luggage carrier; roof rack
fire fighting; extinguishing a fire
to cross; to go across; to go through; to cut across
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
to have an idea; to have a clue
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
to envelop; to blanket; to cloak
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
to change places; to relieve one another; to replace someone
to go into; to come into; to penetrate; to become complicated
both armies; both teams; both sides
to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
starvation; famine; hunger
having one's back to the wall; having nowhere to go; having no way out; not having another chance
deep down; special place in one's heart; in the back of one's mind