to hold out (e.g. against an attack); to hang on; to withstand; to endure; to last
dispersion; breakup; variance; dispersion
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
front; frontage; facade; main
(if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; (unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario)
to pile up; to accumulate
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
militarism; warlike spirit
moving about; stirring about
to crowd (a house); to throng to (a door)
to start work (on); to undertake; to start committing a crime; embarkation; launch
do-or-die resistance; resistance to the bitter end
striking; remarkable; considerable
restriction; restraint; limitation; limit
one's own potential; real ability; one's own strength
spare energy, time or money; remaining strength; reserve power; money to spare
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
dramatic decrease; sharp drop; sudden fall
mawashi; belt; mantle; cape; gang rape
drawn-out (protracted) war or contest
to see through (a plot, lie, etc.); to penetrate into; to discover; to find out
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
to turn; to shift; to alter; to distract
ingenuity; resourcefulness
to be extremely difficult; to present a major challenge
all doors closed; blocked in every direction; cornered
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
one copy (of a document); one letter; one-way traffic; pure straight; winning hand containing nine consecutive tiles of the same suit (i.e. 1-9)
complete change; about-face
twice; again; second time
to entertain; to make welcome
to reject; to spurn; to turn down; to refuse
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
one's say; one's point; complaint; grievance; objection
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
adoration; admiration; devotion
great man; heroic figure; remarkable character