wrong direction; different direction (from what one expected)
even if; even though; however; no matter how
still more; to say nothing of; not to mention; still less
aaah!; oooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
start; beginning; build up; how well a pitcher pitches at the start of the game
brilliance; luster; lustre; vividness; life
to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
unskillful; childish; immature; naive; artless; clumsy
attack; assault; attempt; try
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
to be forced to do or experience something (against one's will); to be forced to do something because one has no other choice
loss of (self-)confidence; inferiority complex
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
to blow off (strongly); to blow away; to drive away (e.g. one's worries); to dispel; to do at great speed (e.g. drive a car); to carry out (a task) very quickly
one's own work; making by oneself
artistry; artistic quality; artistic character
chance (of success); odds
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
defeating in an instant; instant kill
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
to take advantage of one's carelessness; to perform a surprise attack
bull's-eye; object of desire; most-coveted goal; male crotch (as a target in fighting); the jewels (as in "kick him in ...")
emotional strength; force of will
to forget completely; to leave behind
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
seat; seats; stands; grandstand; bleachers
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
way to go!; attaboy!; hear, hear!
(arch.) I; (arch.) me; (person having) thin or shaved eyebrows; affectionate suffix for names of young men or pets
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
to the limit; to the full; as much as possible; with all one's might
ultimate; final; last; eventual
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
without holding anything back; mercilessly; relentlessly; energetically; vigorously
spiritual plane; spiritual aspect; mental level
professor; teaching; instruction
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement