to pierce through; to break through
for the first time in one's life
consecutive victories; series of victories; winning streak
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
to put on the brakes; to put a stop to
noisily; clamorously; incessantly (complaining, pestering, etc.); going on and on; loudly (crying); wailing
destruction; disruption; (application) crash
to be to the point; to hit the mark; to be relevant
originator; ringleader; perpetrator; main culprit; person responsible
disturbance; trouble; ups and downs (e.g. in life); vicissitudes; small and large waves
to create (a sensation); to cause (a commotion); to give rise to (controversy); to raise (a cloud of dust); to kick up (dust)
having special circumstances (e.g. problems, issues, advantages, flaws, defects, etc.); imperfect (merchandise); with defects
in conflict; incompatible; out of harmony; running counter; mutually exclusive; clashing with
running away from home; elopement; (arch.) outing; (arch.) going out; (arch.) becoming a Buddhist monk; (arch.) entering the priesthood
woman who forced her husband into marriage
to settle down; to stay (for good); to stay long; to stay on
relation of cause and effect; causal relationship; causal link; causality
friend's house; home of a friend
-ing and -ing (e.g. "coming and going"); doing such things as ...; expresses a command
watchful waiting; careful supervision
black-backed wagtail (Motacilla alba lugens)
parking (a bicycle or motorcycle)
repeatedly; frequently; over and over; exceedingly; sincerely; very much
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters
room allocation; assignment of rooms
aid; help; assistance; assistant; counselor; counsellor
the defensive; passive attitude; passivity; the passive; passive voice; ukemi (the art of falling safely)
division; splitting; sharing; distribution; draw; tie
need for caution; need for care; requiring special attention
bluff; false show of power; bold front
to gain strength; to gather momentum; to be encouraged; to be heartened; to be invigorated; to take heart
tingling; stinging; pungently
adulterous partner (in a relationship); adulterous lover
mute; damper; muting (a TV, microphone, etc.); muting (a user on a social networking service)