to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
both hands; both arms; ten
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
inside; interior; inner part
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
complete victory; winning a tournament with no losses
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
loss; defeat; counter for losses
deep knowledge; attainments; scholarship
substantial matter; significant item
a long way off; matter for the future; not going to happen anytime soon
encounter; being confronted with (e.g. difficulty); meeting with (e.g. accident)
conditions of a location; suitability of a location; convenience of a location
stinking; smelly; suspicious; fishy; clumsy; unskilled
(death from) starvation; starving to death
marks; points; score; number of items; number of articles
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
to succeed (in doing); to pull something off; to manage (to do a job)
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
tool; implement; means; furniture
knowing; (an) acquaintance
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
acquisition; obtaining; coming to hand
to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)
to pile up; to heap up; to stack up; to repeat many times over; to go through repeatedly; to accumulate
largish; biggish; a little bit larger
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation