what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
gradually becoming poor; situation getting gradually worse and worse
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to become scared; to have an attack of nerves; to have a yellow streak; to chicken out; to run out of courage
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
going along with something; following the crowd; treating something in an equal or egalitarian manner
degree of familiarity; popularity
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
backbone; spirit of defiance
state; state of affairs; appearance; look; sign; indication
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
(theatrical) fighting scene
to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
doing (with resolve); carrying out (e.g. a plan)
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
tattling; telling on (someone)
almost; roughly; approximately
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion
to launch a surprise attack
little finger; pinky; little toe
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...
neck; bottleneck; obstruction; neckline
destruction; disruption; (application) crash
difficulty; hardship; trouble; infeasibility; inability (to carry out)
how long; how much; to what extent
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
electric shock; blitz; lightning attack; sudden and without warning; shocking
function; facility; faculty; feature
disabling; invalidation; nullification; vitiation
shackles; fetters; irons; bonds (e.g. family); ties; binding relationship
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
worst of the worst; despicable; extremely bad
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
to cause trouble; to cause a disturbance
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet