to backfire; to produce a result opposite to what was expected or intended
to jump in; to dive in; to fly in; to rush in; to dash in
to one's heart's content; to one's complete satisfaction; as much as one likes; heartily; thoroughly; without restraint
field in which one acts unchallenged; unrivaled sphere of activity; one's monopoly
how admirably; how wonderfully; incredibly well; splendidly
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead
what one has a mind to do; what one feels like (doing); being so minded; (with) that in mind
front part; frontage; facade; initial pledge (e.g. election); opening slogan
to extol; to laud; to sing the praises of
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
to attract someone's attention; to arouse someone's interest; to sound someone out; to try to find out someone's true feelings; to (discreetly) probe someone's thoughts
seven; seven years of age; four o'clock (old time system)
vicious circle; vicious cycle
for generations; from generation to generation; generation after generation; through the ages
to coil around; to follow about; to be related to; to concern; to be associated with
does not match (one's, its) appearance
audience (with a person of high standing); diameter of a tree trunk at eye level
hero; bold person; daring person; great person; extraordinary person
to become brilliant; to become cheerful
contest; comparison; competition
treasuring; cherishing; prizing; holding dear
having one misfortune after another; insult to injury
with a clack; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)
biography of a brave fighter; heroic saga; chivalric romance; tale of one's heroism; episode of bravery; acts of violence
great; grand; extensive; large-scale
chugging (a glassful of) a drink in one go
good-for-nothing; useless; worthless
to get drunk; to become intoxicated; to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated; to be elated; to be exalted
collapsing in the middle of a bout; breaking down (while in the middle of something); faltering halfway
intolerant; small-minded; inflexible; unforgiving; unyielding; ungenerous
to gain strength; to gather momentum; to be encouraged; to be heartened; to be invigorated; to take heart
boastful speech; bragging
poem; poetry; verse; Chinese poem
(wandering) minstrel; troubadour
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
to annoy; to irritate; to cause offence; to provoke; to get on someone's nerves
form (as opposed to substance); format; form; formality; form; mode
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
to cut off; to excise; to tear off; to cut out; to whittle down; to tear out
extinction (e.g. of a family); dying out; discontinuation; severance (e.g. of relations); rupture; breaking off
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
shout of joy; cry of pleasure; jubilant comments