to knock (a person) off his feet; to hit (something) hard; to send (someone) flying
to rise in revolt; to raise the standard of revolt
perhaps; possibly; by some chance; by some possibility
having no idea what will happen; God only knows; there is no knowing; you never can tell
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
difficult to ...; hard to ...
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
troop headquarters; stronghold; inn designated for use by a daimyo (Edo period)
at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
to feel awkward; to feel ashamed; to feel inferior; to feel shy (about doing something)
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
assistance; backing; reinforcements
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...
to get along (with someone); to be like-minded; to be congenial
devotion; attachment; infatuation
complete defeat; utter defeat; annihilation; to be completely defeated; to be beaten hollow
common soldier; private; rank and file; small fry; underling
being on the ropes; losing ground
to hold out (e.g. against an attack); to hang on; to withstand; to endure; to last
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
whatever the case; under any circumstances
beyond this point; from now on; after this
to kick the bucket; to drop dead; to die; to be pooped; to be exhausted; to be knackered
to play a dirty trick; to use underhanded methods; to hit below the belt; to play false
dirty; filthy; disordered; messy; indecent (language, etc.); dirty
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full
to feel irritated; to feel offended; to feel angry; to feel sick; to feel nauseous
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
to tease; to make fun of; to ridicule; to mock; to play with (e.g. a toy); to fiddle with
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
young girl; lass; adolescent female
mediation; good offices; influential person; person of influence; (arch.) eloquence; (arch.) eloquent person
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement