to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
head start; initiative; preemption
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
a line; a streak; one item (in an itemized form); one clause; one matter (affair, event, case, incident); (arch.) the same logic
breath; breathing; bless; bracelet
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
intuition; instinct; insight; hunch; immediacy
to sense; to suspect; to get an inkling (of something); to get wind of; to smell (e.g. danger); to become aware of (e.g. a plot)
investigation (esp. in academic and scientific contexts)
judgement; judgment; expert opinion; appraisal
blindingly quick speed; (in) a flash; (in) the blink of an eye
to take; to catch; to capture
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
to be pleased; to be in a good mood
decisive action; going through with; daring to do; carrying out
heaven and earth; top and bottom
to see without obstruction; to see through; to forecast; to predict; to anticipate
(not) even once; (not) ever
grazing; touching lightly; squeezing (someone for money); percentage; kickback
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
to not take seriously; to take lightly
performance; take; game; season; penetrative vaginal sex (with a prostitute); unsimulated sex (in an adult movie)
being reluctant to give out (pay, provide, etc.); giving out grudgingly
trick; trap; stratagem; intraoperative; during surgery
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
embrace; hug; holding in one's arms
positioning; getting a position; taking a position
to have meaning; to be meaningful
sea level; (surface of) sea
water vapour; water vapor; steam
red; crimson; Red; communist; (arch.) beautiful
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment