lightning; flash of lightning; lightning bolt
to misperceive visually; to misread; to mistake for something or someone else
turn; turn (melodic ornament); turn (in a game)
collecting; accumulating; collection (of art, stamps, insects, etc.); garbage collection; waste collection
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
commander; commanding officer; CO
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
since; for the past ... (e.g. ten years); this person; this gentleman
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
to reach out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to get involved in; to embark on; to start a fight; to get physical with
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
present location; current location; "you are here" (on map)
staying in the air; remaining airborne
impossible to do (although wants to)
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
good luck (in battle); may fortune be with you
chance (of success); odds
new rice; first rice crop of the year; novice; beginner; newcomer
to fall ill; to be taken ill
rough-and-ready (medical) treatment; drastic remedy; drastic treatment; drastic measures; drastic steps
cracker; party popper; cracker; cracker
to come out; to appear; to turn up; to go out for a while
(providing) covering fire; supporting (someone in a debate, dispute, etc.); backing (someone) up
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
central; main; just (done); counter for consecutive losses
lock; lock (in rugby); lock forward
blinding someone's eyes (to make an escape); smoke screen; distraction; magic (trick); sleight of hand
floodlight; floodlight projector
withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway
rather than; more ... than ...
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
to lose; to miss (a chance, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
meaning; significance; sense
no; nay; disagreement; objection; disapproval
one Nth part (e.g. one fifth, one tenth); one out of N
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
to fight to the bitter end
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why