to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)
trunk; torso; plastron (in kendo); touching the plastron (kimari-te in kendo); frame (of a drum, etc.); sound box (of a shamisen, etc.)
rope; cord; policeman's rope
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
to reflect; to throw back light
lump; mass; group; crowd; embodiment (of an idea, quality, feeling etc.); personification
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
pistol; handgun; revolver
I'm afraid to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
less than ...; smaller ...
to stare at with a fixed gaze; to glare
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
to hold a person back; to restrain; to catch in one's arms
knot (in rope, etc.); bonds; arrest; rope impressions (on the surface of pottery)
palm; open hand; playing on equal terms; lack of handicap
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
unexpectedly; surprisingly
to bite (at); to snap at; to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat
farewell; adieu; goodbye; so long
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
compassionate; merciful; benevolent; charitable; humane
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
(young) seductress; temptress; little devil; imp
to lean against; to lean on; to recline on; to lie heavy (on the stomach); to be uneasily digested
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
fear; horror; anxiety; concern; uneasiness; reverence
to end one's life; to commit suicide; to end a life; to kill
to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...