turning point; turnaround point (e.g. in a race); turning back point
tear gland; lacrimal gland
child's mind; childlike innocence; naivete
to leave behind; to misplace; to forget
rickets; boneless; spineless
salty; calculating; stingy; scowling; grimacing; hoarse
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
otherwise; if not; or else
accumulation; accumulate; store
perquisite; perk; side benefit; emoluments
(arch.) red-banded sand wasp (Ammophila sabulosa); deer
occupying; having (an area) all to oneself; military occupation; possession; capture
at someone's (something's) mercy
favorite (top choice) for the championship (favourite); best bet for the title
elite; best; pick; cream of the crop
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
vocal sound; tone of voice
to threaten; to make threats
influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne
heavy equipment; heavily equipped; heavily armed; heavily armored
light (e.g. aircraft, truck); light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); kei car
a little bit; a little while
out of one's league; facing a too tough opponent; outclassed
to be of use as a reference; to be helpful
individual; one by one; separate; each
favoritism; favouritism; partiality; prejudice; bias
end of a match; end of a game
to gain a victory; to win
guardian; protector; patron; parent
vague; obscure; indistinct; hazy; ambiguous
reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind
materialistic; worldly-minded; uncultured
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
so to speak; so to call it; as it were
decision of a contest; finals (in sports)
allotment; apportionment; share; dividend