hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest
to faint; to be exhausted
establishing; proving; ascertaining; identifying; confirming
carnivore; carnivorous animal
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
clear; distinct; evident; definite
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
with a snap; with a bang; with a plonk; suddenly; all of a sudden
resigning to another's will; going along without resistance; doing as another wants
to be delirious with fever; to have a feverish dream; (fig.) to be crazy about something
to unravel; to untie; to break into small pieces (of fish, meat, etc.); to relax; to ease
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
verbalizing; putting into words
to be completely satisfied; to be completely contented
to lick all over; to run one's tongue over
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
difference; discrepancy; variation
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
ticklish; embarrassed; awkward; ill at ease (esp. when receiving public praise)
from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely
flushing (of one's cheeks); dizziness; rush of blood to the head
duration; continuance; survival; persistence; retention
end; close; finish; noh dance in plain clothes
great laughter; burst of laughter
no match for; unbearable; unable; can't do
looking someone in the eyes; taking a straight look at something
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
human power; human strength; human effort; human agency
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
prototype model; experimental machine
distance (of a ski jump, baseball hit, etc.); carry (of a golf ball); flight (of an arrow)
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
becoming dull; slowing down
to take into account; to bear in mind; to consider; to learn from; to take warning from
to finger; to tamper (with)
points of improvement; improved areas; points needing improvement; problem areas
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
indicates the target of an activity; -ee (e.g. employee, examinee, trustee)
reaching a peak; reaching the limit; plateauing; maxing out