for a while; for some time; for a period
prospects of victory; chances of success
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
to settle a matter; to get even with someone
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
firm; unshakeable; resolute
to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through
boorish; inelegant; unpolished; unromantic; tactless
childish; child-like; innocent; naive
suited figure; person in a suit
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
lofty; sublime; noble; the sublime (aesthetics)
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
sorrow; grief; anguish; trouble; affliction; anxiety
being too late; losing one's final chance
thorough; exhaustive; complete
to be partly responsible for; to have a part in; to play a role in
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
to cuddle; to comfort; to rock; to soothe; to dandle; to humor
reason; logic; sense; truth; right
becoming irritated (suddenly); getting annoyed
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
iai; art of drawing one's sword, cutting down one's opponent and sheathing the sword afterwards
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
correction; revision; amendment
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
to answer; to fire back; to retort; to redo; to do over; to try again
conspiracy; collusion; complicity
starring in one's own play, movie, etc.; directing one's own play, etc.
transcendence; excellence; superiority
to stop crying; to cry oneself out
paralysis; palsy; numbness; stupor
string; cord; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
wounded person; injured person
longish; moderately long; somewhat long; fairly long
scissors; shears; clippers; hole punch
emergency measure; emergency procedures; first-aid treatment; stop-gap treatment; temporary repairs
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
on the same occasion; at the same time; coincidentally; along with; partly (to do, for)
speaking inarticulately (slurring, lisping, etc.)
to finish; to get it over with; to settle; to pay back; to get along (without something); to make do with (without)
person in charge (of an area of work); person responsible; contact (person)
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind