metal rod; metal bar; iron rod; iron club; iron staff with rings on top (traditionally used by night watchmen)
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to be filled with (emotion, enthusiasm, etc.); to fill the room (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. voice); to hold (a castle, fortress, etc.)
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
charge (electrical); recharging; charge (fee); topping up (a contactless smart card); recharging; refuelling; charge
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
manly; masculine; like a man
swiftly; rapidly; suddenly; abruptly; sharply (of a slope, bend, etc.); steeply
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to become better; to improve
lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!
least; lowest; worst; awful; horrible; at the very least
second day of the month; two days
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
to resound; to be heard far away; to reverberate; to shake; to come (home); to remain (with someone)
to unravel; to untie; to break into small pieces (of fish, meat, etc.); to relax; to ease
I thought so; I suspected as much; Just as I thought; Now you are talking; That's the spirit
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
beginning of the game; kickoff; face-off
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
round (esp. in sports, negotiations, etc.); rounds (e.g. nurse, security guard, etc.)
central; main; just (done); freshly (baked); counter for consecutive losses
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
no way to do; nothing can be done
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
mere consolation; temporary peace of mind
to take back; to recapture