to drive in (a nail, stake, etc.); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into; to shoot into; to input (data)
to scatter away; to fly away; to blow away; to be removed without trace; to vanish
to fasten (something or someone) to; to tie (to); to fix; to bind
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
to end without incident; to not turn into something serious
unprepared; careless; imprudent; indiscreet
who on earth; just exactly who; who the heck
to pluck; to pick; to tear
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to add up to; to advance (in price)
to strike dead; to beat to death
to pinch and crush; to pinch out
arrest; apprehension; capture
prison; jail; gaol; firm; solid; strong
having an aptitude (for); having a talent (for)
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
noisy; loud; much talked of; much-discussed; strict; severe
to shake each other's hands; to shake hands with each other
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
questioning; interrogation; examination (of a witness)
to contact; to get in touch with; to check in (with)
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
rope; cord; line; grand champion's braided belt
feeling; mood; disposition; mental attitude; somewhat; slightly
(idle) curiosity; fancifulness; eccentricity; person with unusual tastes; eccentric; oddball
true character; true heart; true spirit
rather; sooner; preferably
Chinese poem with five characters per line
difference in grades (e.g. in go, shoji, etc.); difference in level (e.g. road, footpath); ramp; steps
holding a position of responsibility; person holding a responsible position; managerial position
to sit in a row; to be arrayed
something unusual; something wrong; mishap; accident; serious condition (e.g. after an injury); different situation
place where one works; construction site; working area
to bring (someone into a place); to lead into
odd; strange; queer; peculiar
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)
non-stop talking; speaking indiscreetly; chattering; thin; flimsy
sharp turn; tight turn; steep turn