to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
not counted (in the score); not tallied
and yet; though; when; in spite of
love; love-making; passion; emotion; affections
war; fighting; fierce competition
to do whatever it takes; to use every trick in the book; to use any means; to stop at nothing
just now; at this moment; at this point of time
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous
nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)
to fling; to throw off (clothes); to kick off (boots)
yawn; yawning; kanji "yawning" radical (radical 76)
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
bare (naked) body; complexion (e.g. face)
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
long ago; already; a long time ago
underwear; undergarment; underclothes; lingerie
to strip someone; to help someone remove (clothes)
weight (e.g. paperweight); pressing down; keeping control; exercising authority; having self-control; exercising self-discipline
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
reaching; attaining; arrival
to disappear; to vanish; to go; to leave; to die
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
rise; swell; elevation; upsurge
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
mental preparedness; being braced for; being steeled for