strong and weak points; likes and dislikes; strengths and weaknesses
to take into account; to bear in mind; to consider; to learn from; to take as a lesson
short pause; short interval
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
to move off (into the distance); to become distant; to recede; to drift away (from a person, activity, etc.); to distance oneself (from); to become less frequent (e.g. of visits)
to copy; to duplicate; to describe; to depict; to imitate; to model after
fighting bravely; strenuous efforts
to praise; to extol; to hail; to laud; to celebrate
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
defense; defence; fielding
to take command; to give direction
certain amount; some; certain person; Mr So-and-so; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
direct control; direct supervision
defense; defence; defensive preparations
in-house; (on) the grounds; (in) the premises; hall; theatre; theater
betrayer; traitor; turncoat; informer
to choke up; to be speechless; to hold one's tongue
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
stoppage; interruption; cessation; suspension
special order (goods); custom (made); bespoke
Lu Bu (?-199 AD; Chinese general)
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
reinforcements; reserve troops; rear guard; attacking from the rear; pincer movement from the back
Xiang Yu (aka Kou U) (232 BC-202 BC), general in the late Qin period, defeated by Liu Bang, founder of the Han Dynasty
resignation; acceptance; consolation
to some degree; up to a point; to some extent
main force; main strength; main effort; primary focus
conformity; alignment; tuning; same tone; same pitch
magnum (cartridge, gun); magnum (1.5-litre wine bottle)
with a thud (of something heavy)
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
a head (e.g. taller or shorter); noticeable difference (in competitors' results)
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
to denounce; to disparage; to lambast; to abuse
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge
high-class; high-grade; high-quality; high-ranking; high-level; senior
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
end; finish; bound; limit; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
omniscient point of view (in narration)
gap; opening; spare moment; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
single; solo; solitary; just one; only one