consecutive defeats; series of defeats
plan to overcome an obstacle or break out of a deadlock; breakthrough solution
to go to ruin; to go under; to fall; to be destroyed; to die out; to become extinct
one meaning; primary importance; primary significance; a reason; a truth
bent back; indecisive attitude; timidity; lack of nerve
surprise; something unexpected
to hold out (e.g. against an attack); to hang on; to withstand; to endure; to last
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to take hold of
consent; assent; understanding; agreement; comprehension; grasp
to be somewhat different (from before, from others, etc.)
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
slightly injured person; slightly wounded person; person with minor injuries
hooting; jeering; heckling
all-out attack; general offensive
in proportion to; just as much as
destabilization; destabilisation
yielding; submission; surrender; giving way; succumbing
fine weather; fair weather
view; prospect; outlook; viewing platform; overlook
to rebuke; to scold; to tell off; to question persistently (in order to criticize or find fault with somebody)
to explain; to advocate; to preach; to persuade
to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike a chord in one's heart
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
advice (to a superior); counsel; proposal; suggestion; recommendation
image (on a screen); picture (e.g. on a TV); video; film; reflection; image (in one's mind)
joint ownership; co-ownership; sharing (e.g. a viewpoint); sharing (files, devices on a network, posts on social media, etc.)
overlooking; looking down at; having an overhead view; having a bird's-eye view; having a high-angle view
one sweep (of the eye); sweeping view; unbroken view
from where one sits; while sitting by
quite clearly; quite distinctly; perfectly; exactly
handful; small amount; small number
big hit; big prize; bumper crop; striking it rich; right on the mark; bonanza
tiger cub; one's treasure; precious savings
general situation; general trend; general tendency; way things are moving; current (of the times); tide (e.g. of public opinion)
giant tsunami; giant tidal wave
powerful army; strengthening of the military
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct