it seems that ...; it appears that ...; is like ...; is similar to ...
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
to gain strength; to gather momentum; to be encouraged; to be heartened; to be invigorated; to take heart
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
attacking a knocked down opponent (in a fighting game); (lit.) kicking a dead body; kicking someone when they are down; hitting someone when they are down
cold; frigid; dignified; distinguished; (of an atmosphere) tense; nerve-racking
tension; resilience (e.g. of hair); springiness; will power; spirit
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
(making a) lesson (of); (setting an) example; warning
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
more than anything; above all else
treatment (of a person); dealing with
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); proprietress; (arch.) entertaining someone as one's guest
about this time; about now
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
consoling the spirits of the dead
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
in all sincerity; with one's whole heart; whole-hearted devotion
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); canine; squealer; rat; loser; asshole
wolf (Canis lupus); wolf in sheep's clothing; womanizer
the (four) limbs; arms and legs
whole (body); full-length (e.g. portrait); systemic
concealment (of one's vices); veil; cover; overturning; toppling
to get damaged; to get chipped; to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt (reputation)
kobold (evil spirit in German folklore); goblin
to launch; to shoot up; (of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore); to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close
to put to bed; to let sleep; to lay (something) down; to put on its side; to let (money, goods, etc.) lie idle; to set aside unused
to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances
fragment; broken piece; splinter; chip; shard
arms; armament; taking up arms; arming oneself
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
willpower; energy; vitality
to chip (off); to shave off; to sharpen; to dampen (one's enthusiasm, interest, etc.); to reduce
selection; choice; picking out; National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament; Spring Koshien
just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)