to spring at; to leap upon
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
to freeze (of one's body); to be frozen; to become numb (with cold); to be chilled
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
brittle; fragile; weak; tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
to shake and untangle; to shake free from
medicine; the healing art; healing; doctor
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
to gasp; to pant; to breathe hard; to suffer; to struggle
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
running (for election); coming forward as a candidate; going on horseback; going in person; (arch.) letting out a horse; (arch.) taking out a horse
rebels; bandit; robber; traitors
old body; aged person; elderly person
to precede; to forestall; to anticipate
illegal; illicit; unlawful
bet; wager; stake; gamble
individual; private person; personal; private
acquaintance; appreciative friend
to have something on one's mind; to have (undisclosed) reservations; to feel conflicted
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
the Tiger (third sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Tiger (around 4am, 3-5am, or 4-6am); east-northeast; first month of the lunar calendar
teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder
(a) step ahead; (a) jump ahead
to instruct; to tell to do; to ask to do; to order
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
worry; care; consideration
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
selfishness; self-interest
to pitch in and help; to give someone a hand
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
blistering heat; "major heat" solar term (approx. July 23)