with all one's strength; with might and main; as hard as one can
to beat vigorously; to rain strikes upon someone; to tan someone's hide; to mercilessly pummel; to beat the daylights out of
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
explanation (of a text, phrase, etc.); lecture; explanation (in a pompous fashion); (long-winded) lecture; (arch.) storytelling
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
to happen to have on hand or in stock
average; mean; balance; equilibrium
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
to knock down; to beat (someone) up; to injure (someone) so badly they cannot recover (esp. emotionally); to overwhelm (with mental anguish, etc.)
to feel refreshed; to feel more cheerful; to feel better
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
weight training; muscle training
middle of the night; dead of night
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
even if; even though; however; no matter how
gofer; dogsbody; person who is made to do things or get things for someone else
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
at least; at most; (even) just
maintenance; preservation; improvement
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
to be found; to be discovered
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
service in the first reserve
pointing out; identification
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
something to think about; one's thoughts; concern; thinking about something; being absorbed in one's thoughts
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)