to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
loveable; very likeable; like very much
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
to pick; to pluck; to snip; to cut; to nip
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
upward compatible; forward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for higher tier or later systems, versions, etc.; downward compatible; backward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for lower tier or older systems, versions, etc.
downward compatible; backward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for lower tier or older systems, versions, etc.; upward compatible; forward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for higher tier or later systems, versions, etc.
to jump (out of the way); to jump back; to jump aside
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
crossing swords; fighting with swords; cutting each other (in fighting)
striking (at something) and missing; swing and a miss; vain attempt
moment; instant; kshana; duration of a single mental event (about 1/75 second); shortest possible interval of time
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
to turn; to shift; to alter; to distract
(right at the) side; just beside
to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth
still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...
thin; skinny; delicate; fragile; feeble
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
tolerable; passable; adequate; so-so
to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)
from one end to another; thoroughly; completely; utterly
blow; shock; strike; batting
to lose consciousness; to faint; to black out
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
natural posture (esp. in judo); natural stance; natural attitude; relaxed manner; calm manner
spare energy, time or money; remaining strength; reserve power; money to spare
to be overcome with emotion
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
to be coming; to be popular; to be fashionable; to be angry; to have blown one's lid
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
match; game; bout; contest
trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
blameless; above reproach; beyond reproach; faultless; perfect