two-digit number; "tens" column; two digits; double figures
head (of a line, group, etc.); front; lead; forefront; vanguard
descending a mountain; descent
ascent; climbing; ascending (path); upbound (esp. toward Tokyo)
waterfall; (arch.) rapids
superb view; picturesque scenery
to lose heart; to lose motivation
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
to scoop; to ladle out; to trip up (e.g. someone's legs)
tasteless and odorless; bland
purification; cleanup (e.g. of politics); purge
gourmet food; delicious food; dining on gourmet food; following a lavish diet; living as an epicure
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
often; again and again; frequently; repeatedly
downhill road; descending road
reckless; (at) random; haphazard; blind; sudden; abrupt
precipitous cliff; sheer precipice; critical situation
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
to become fine (of fabric); to be checkmated; to be hard pressed; to be at a loss
flair; flash; insight; flash (of inspiration, wit, etc.); waving (e.g. of a flag in the wind)
to make a fresh start; to turn over a new leaf; to call again; to visit again; to come again
heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; feeling exhausted; feeling drained
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
once; one time; exclusively; only; alone
no regrets; without regrets
premature; untimely (e.g. death); early
to ascend; to go up; to climb
base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
(meeting with) disaster; (having an) accident; mishap; shipwreck; distress
harvest; crop; fruits (of one's labors); gain; catch (fishing); bag (hunting)
all's grist that comes to his mill; turn everything to good account; turn anything to profit
rock (in rock-paper-scissors); stone; ungh; gulp; rumbling (of an empty stomach); growling
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
several sheets (flat objects)
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
changing one's attitude; turning over a new leaf; getting a fresh start
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; charm; appeal