slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
origin; beginning; variable measure of fabric (28.8 cm in width); for kimonos: at least 10 m in length; tip; extremity
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
torrent; rapid stream; violently rushing stream
matter of time; question of time
anyone can see that; it's obvious that
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
to hew; to chop up; to mangle; to mince
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
finishing blow; coup de grâce
(stabbing) through; (plunging) into
silent (as the grave); deadly silent; deathly quiet
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
slide (for projection); transparency; (microscope) slide; to slide; to slip; to shift (e.g. a group of items in a schedule)
to throw at; to throw something at a person; to throw a person down
to go through; to pierce; to run through (e.g. a river through a city); to pass through; to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
consultation; discussion; conference; collusion; bid-rigging
exclusion; removal; rejection; elimination; abatement; lifting (sanctions, etc.)
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
the three character styles: square and semicursive and grass
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
undisputed; entirely; perfect
arrogance; haughtiness; conceitedness
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
foe; enemy; resentment; enmity; harm; injury
platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala
ground; land; the region in question; the local area; skin; texture; fabric
body; group; party; company; troupe
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
unmanageable child; spoiled child (spoilt); spoiled brat
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
food; provisions; nourishment (mental, spiritual, etc.); sustenance (e.g. of one's life); source of encouragement