extraordinarily; astonishingly; extremely; terribly; unreasonably; absurdly
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up
tight-lipped; able to keep a secret
high-spirited; cheerful; assertive; vigorous
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
to frown (on); to be grim-faced; to look sullen
to check; to stop; to keep back
prospects of victory; chances of success
secret plan; secret scheme; secret stratagem; secret method
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
to launch a surprise attack
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
marking; grading; scoring
it's none of your business; it's not your concern
to soften; to moderate; to relieve
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
nonsensical; unreasonable; awfully; extremely; disorder; confusion
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
total; complete; all-out; general; extensive; full-scale
dirty work; unpleasant task
first day returning to work after the New Years holiday; first task at a new job; newcomer's first job
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
to change; to swap; to change the object of one's interest or focus; to spend or take time; to infect; to permeate something with the smell or colour of something; to move on to the next or different stage of (a plan, etc.)
dawn; daybreak; Tenmei era (1781.4.2-1789.1.25)
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
to make absolutely sure; to make doubly sure
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
groan; moan; roar; growl; buzz; hum (e.g. motor)
to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; practice; action; implementation; fulfillment
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
to hesitate; to hold back; to be reluctant; to be unwilling; to have loose painful bowel movement; to suffer from tenesmus
he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!
to be loath to; to balk at (doing); to grudge (doing); to take (good) care of
to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with