with a crack (e.g. branches, knuckles)
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
root and branch; thoroughly; by the roots; completely; all
sink or swim; all or nothing; hit or miss; make or break
bet; wager; stake; gamble
effectiveness of a drug; efficacy of a drug
before one's eyes; under one's nose; immediate (e.g. interests); present; foresight; near future
to carry up; to bring up; to lift up; to elevate (someone) to a high position; to convince someone to accept a post (esp. through flattery)
to suffer an embarrassing defeat
rhythmically (beating, e.g. gong); clip-clopping (e.g. horse); crumbly; ambling; strolling; dozing
to boost; to force up; to push up
left breast; left side of the chest
chopping board; cutting board
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
blunder; (careless) mistake; error
to fail; to blunder; to make a mess; to drink up; to eat up
verdant; fresh and green; bright green; lush
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
main question; real issue at hand
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
young bird; chick; fledgling; hina doll; doll displayed during the Girls' Festival
young bird; chick; fledgling; greenhorn; fledgeling; novice
to smoke (a cigarette); to behave as ...; to accelerate; to rev up
young bird; juvenile; chick
to do over again; to redo; to start over; to remake; to resume; to recommence
(clenched) fist; knuckles
oof (i.e. a grunt of effort); a lot; plenty
sudden impulse; passing fancy
critical moment; do-or-die situation
weather; climatic conditions; fine weather; clear day; situation; state of affairs
to glare at each other; to confront each other
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
news (from someone); word; letter; tidings; contact
unnecessary trouble brought upon oneself; stirring up a hornet's nest
killing time; staving off boredom
will (probably); intend (to do); will; should; ought to