middle-distance (races); intermediate-range (missile)
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
closing in on (the enemy, first place, etc.); coming close to; pressing hard; pressing hard (e.g. with a question); taking to task; grilling
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
site; point on a map; spot
to burn completely; to consume (by fire); to burn to nothing; to burn to the ground; to reduce to ashes
behind; in the rear; in back
flying; leaping; zero; naught; flying fish (esp. the Japanese flying fish, Cypselurus agoo)
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
cooperation; coordination; link
hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest
continuation; succession; series
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
bad (taste); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
to escape (disaster, death, etc.); to be saved from; to be rescued from; to avoid (e.g. punishment); to evade (e.g. responsibility); to avert
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
genuine article; real thing; real deal
pride; boast; credit (to)
to hold out (e.g. against an attack); to hang on; to withstand; to endure; to last
to whip; to lash; to give the rod; to spur on; to encourage
burst of laughter; roar of laughter
-itis (indicating an inflammatory disease)
to crouch; to squat; to cower
to hurt; to injure; to harm; to damage; to worry; to bother
to require much effort; to be hard to do; to be bone-breakingly hard
to show; to bare (the teeth)
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
1000 pounds; 1000 kan; 1000 yen; 1000 pieces of gold; great weight; pricelessness
moment; instant; kshana; duration of a single mental event (about 1/75 second); shortest possible interval of time
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)