counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training
no; that's wrong; it's not like that; isn't it?; wasn't it?
main spindle; main shaft; linchpin; pivot; principal axis; main axis
apart from that; to return to the topic; enough of that
to beat; to batter; to pummel
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
flat; level; calm; tranquil; relaxed (sitting posture); comfortable
thickness; profundity; depth; thickness; strong and tight group or wall of stones
roundness; rotundity; mellowness; maturity
to bend; to warp; to curve
via; through; by doing; by means of; using
the West; the Occident; Western countries
busyness; a lot of things to do; frequent use; heavy use (of); many uses
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)
becoming dull; slowing down
exploitation; overuse; abuse
overall; general; as a whole
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
two equal parts; exactly two parts
certificate; certified document; (the) thumbs up; seal of approval; paper with signature of the shogun or lord
to become rusted together; to become rusted shut; to rust; to become (completely) rusty; to become rusty (of a skill or ability); to become less effective
feeling of relief (for the time being); peace of mind (for now)
centre line; center line; central line
to say something additional; to add (to what was said before)
clapping hands; applause; clapping one's hands in prayer (at a shrine)
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
several steps; much (better, higher, etc.); several cuts (above)
cheers; applause; ovation; acclamation
timidity; cowardice; prudence; pedantry
to raise an objection; to voice an opinion different from those of others
tediously; persistently; lazily; idly; (boiling) to a pulp; to a mash
poor-quality; shoddy; unskillful; inexpert; unlucky
to pick a fight (with); to find fault (with)
if I (we, etc.) could; if one were to ... then ... (an unpleasant thing would happen)
directly opposite; right in front
victory; triumph; win; conquest; success
prize money; monetary award; reward
to assume an air of ...; to act ...; to affect ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
gold (metal); gold (color); gold (medal); first place (prize); something of great value; something golden (e.g. silence); money