to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
to say; to be pleased to say
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
be (that) as it may; having said that
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
to cut corners; to be shoddy; to slack off; to play a tenuki; to tenuki
clear; precise; definite; distinct
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
to have a showdown; to settle (e.g. a dispute)
to remove; to take away; to clear away; to tear down; to pull down; to demolish
collection; recovery; withdrawal; retrieval
to join (hands); to take (each other's hands); to scramble for; to struggle for; to pay attention to; to take notice of
to get lost; to lose one's bearings; to be puzzled; to be perplexed; to be tempted; to be seduced
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape); extraction (of compressed data)
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
to put one's strength into
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
foolhardiness; recklessness; savage valour; savage valor; brute courage
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
long and large; tall and large; grand; huge
light; easy; non-serious; minor
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
training; education; stocking up; laying in; preparation (e.g. ingredients); girl studying to become a geisha
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
one's hand; name tag; nameplate; wallet-sized (photo)
hitting a ball (with a bat, golf club, etc.); batting; stroke
the (four) limbs; arms and legs
end; tip; extremities; rank and file; part of an organisation furthest from the centre
to chip (off); to shave off; to sharpen; to dampen (one's enthusiasm, interest, etc.); to reduce
much less; to say nothing of
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad