to bring back; to restore
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
heave-ho; oops; yes; yeah
little finger; pinky; little toe
red string of fate; in Chinese-Japanese folklore, fated lovers were said to be joined by an unseen red string, tied around one little finger of each
lifeline; safety rope; safety tether
running parallel (to); running side-by-side; keeping pace (with)
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
competition; contest; rivalry; competition (between organisms or species)
suddenly (rising to fame, etc.); instantly; immediately; one bound; one leap
popular spot; popular place; popular location
to give one's name; to introduce oneself; to announce one's candidacy
flying; leaping; zero; naught; flying fish (esp. the Japanese flying fish, Cypselurus agoo); running out of points (zero or fewer)
travelling alone; solitary journey
important point; point to check; point not to miss; checkpoint
to take more time than expected; to take a long time; to be delayed
to pass (a car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to outdistance
return path (of a signal, communication); return trip
first place; first rank; unit's position; Japanese yew (Taxus cuspidata)
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
stall (in flying); downturn; slowdown; slump
first arrival; first in race; suit of clothes
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
unthinkable; unimaginable; terrible; awful; (arch.) very
to stamp one's feet (in frustration, impatience, etc.)
to gain on; to put pressure on; to close in on
carrying aboard a warship
loading (on board); equipping; equipped (with); built-in
counter for places, parts, passages, etc.