to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
to find fault with everybody; to make oneself disagreeable
extinction; extinguishment; disappearance; annihilation
being stuck between a rock and a hard place; being in a dilemma; being torn between conflicting demands
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
dealing fully (with); going into (issue, etc.); stepping into; alcove
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
excitement; exasperation; indignation; rage; fury
to follow (road); to pursue (course); to follow up; to follow (hyperlink)
prickling; stinging; tingling
to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)
trouble; bother; number of moves (in go, shogi, etc.); number of punches (in boxing)
as one expects; as one wants; to one's satisfaction; as one sees fit
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
to become misty; to become hazy
to take measures (against); to take steps
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
to eat; to drink; to smoke; to suffer (e.g. defeat); to receive a blow
to trip someone up; to pull the carpet from under
drastic treatment; rough-and-ready treatment; drastic remedy; drastic measures; drastic steps
to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon; to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with
disappointment; despair; despondency; broken heart; adversity
to be delirious with fever; to have a feverish dream; (fig.) to be crazy about something
earning the first (runs); preoccupation
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
to collapse into; to flop onto
to triumph; to be elated with success
crumpled; rumpled; to be annoyed; to be irritated; noisily (chewing)
timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear
to stop talking; to break off; to pause