power; might; authority; spirits; vigor; vigour
to trip (over); to stumble; to fail; to suffer a setback
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)
to set off an explosive; to start a fire under someone; to motivate someone with rough words
harsh (criticism, treatment, etc.); severe; hard; strict
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
older brother; elder brother
to see through; to see the true nature of something
stability; steadiness; equilibrium
perfect score; full marks; extremely; very; quite
to come off; to be removed; to disappear (of pain, a fever, etc.); to be caught; to be harvested; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
all; entire; whole; altogether
to squeeze out; to wring out
to spread out; to lay out; to take a position; to impose widely (e.g. over a city)
each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of
just like that; quite so; I agree; (lit.) that street
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
recognizing anew; seeing something in a new light
release; emission; ejection
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; deftly finishing up; putting on the final touches
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
way to go!; attaboy!; hear, hear!
come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
powerless; helpless; incompetent
root; source; origin; foundation; basis; essence
absolutely; positively; decidedly
to break down due to overwork; to try so hard that the situation gets worse
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
to not give in; to be obstinate; to be stubborn; to be perverse
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
continuation; succession; series