to creep up; to crawl up; to overcome (a bad situation); to rise (after a setback)
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
skeleton; skeletal structure; build; framework
wholly (due to); entirely; solely; earnestly; intently; sincerely
gift; boon; godsend; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)
antipodes; other (opposite) extreme; opposite; antithesis
memorization; memorisation; learning by heart
downgrading; demotion; degradation; lowering of position (or rank, etc.)
withdrawal (from a society, club, etc.); resignation; secession; unsubscribing (from a mailing list, etc.)
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
to remake; to remold; to remould; to convert; to reconstruct; to adapt
veteran (in a particular field); person with a lot of experience; old hand
kakko; Japanese hourglass drum, played with sticks on both sides, traditionally used in gagaku
wood; woods; forest; bunch (of something); cluster; line
ugh (when angry, irritated, etc.); ack; ach; tsk; keh
departure; departing from ...; sent from ...; (a letter, etc.) dated ...; counter for engines (on an aircraft); counter for gunshots, bursts of gas, etc.
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
to pass (a car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to outdistance
leading person; foremost figure
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in
prejudice; bias; warped view; jealousy; inferiority complex
negative emotions; negative feelings
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
to catch fire; to be ignited; to ignite; to flare up (of an emotion, controversy, etc.); to blaze; to be ignited (of a dispute, commotion, etc.)
to bring back; to restore
beanbags; jackstones; cueball
exposure; laying bare; exposure; (media) exposure; appearance (on TV, in magazines, etc.)
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting); vital point
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop; knight (court card in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)
to attract (to oneself, e.g. with bait or light); to draw close; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion; to convulse