pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
to escape from; to get out
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
killer technique; surefire assassination method; special or lethal move, usu. one unique to a certain fighter or fighting style
winning over; placation; gentle persuasion
charging (at the enemy) with a shout; rush; rushing (an activity); working at full speed; penetration; piercing
to live up to expectations; to meet expectations
healthy; robust; strong; solid; durable
unusual event; strange occurrence; strange phenomenon; something abnormal; change (for the worse); accident
overlooking; letting a good ball go by
isn't it (that) different (from usual, from what one could expect, etc.)?; isn't that wrong?; no, that's wrong; it's not like that; that's not the case
taking a quantity (of time, people, etc.); similar to ...; dependent on ...; reliant on ...; while ...; when ...
to let go by; to let pass; to overlook; to miss
to tumble down; to roll down
flash (of light); glint; schiller
unprepared; careless; imprudent; indiscreet
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
stale; hackneyed; cliched
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
fourth day of the month; four days
to fight; to exchange blows
to instigate; to tempt; to entice; to incite
to hug; to clasp to one's breast
a little late; somewhat late; latish; a little slow; somewhat slow
core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel
weight (e.g. paperweight); pressing down; keeping control; exercising authority; having self-control; exercising self-discipline
bad; wrong; evil; no good; wicked; reprehensible
dealing with; coping with
a few minutes later; after a few minutes
to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud
slant eyes; almond-shaped eyes; eyes that are turned up at the corners
gap; difference; disparity; discrepancy
feel; touch; impression (of a person); most impressive passage; highlight; beginning
feeling; sensation; mood; sensation of doing
crafty; tricky; sly; sinister (look)
other than; except for; aside from; apart from; save for