to stand in the way; to bar someone's way; to block the way
recovery; undoing; recall
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
to talk on and on; to rattle on; to keep on talking (without pause)
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
struggling; pawing (e.g. horses' hooves)
otherwise; or else; if not
evening cicada (Tanna japonensis)
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
to throw a punch at; to swing at; to strike out at; to raise a hand against
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
going along voluntarily to be questioned by police
surrender (to the authorities); giving oneself up; turning oneself in
recommendation; endorsement
heeding; paying attention; bearing in mind
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
up through; up until; down to; from ... to ... (e.g. from head to toe); everything from ... to ...
pet saying; favorite phrase (favorite); stock phrase; manner of talking
success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence
high-speed; rapid; express; highway; freeway; expressway
directly opposite; right in front
belief; faith; conviction
to throw oneself (into an activity)
all out; like hell; like crazy; desperately; (lit.) expecting to die
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
virile; tough; masculine; intense
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
direct line; direct communication; connecting directly; through service; nonstop service
elderly woman; senior lady-in-waiting
to remind (someone of something); to call attention to; to make sure of; to emphasize; to emphasise
to (be able to) make contact; to (be able to) get in touch
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
to stub out (e.g. a cigarette); to crush out; to smother (fire); to hush up; to cover up; to stifle
previously; already; beforehand; in advance; for some time