to collect one's thoughts; to gather one's thoughts; to put one's ideas in order
nod; inclination of the head
to put on; to wear; to be clothed in; to be clad in; to be dressed in; to be wrapped in
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
jet; spray; emission; rocket propulsion; jet propulsion
atmospheric current; air current; airflow
extinguishing a fire; fire fighting
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
reaction; recoil; kick; backlash
control (of a machine, device, etc.); control (over an opponent, one's emotions, etc.); governing; management
turn; turn (melodic ornament); turn (in a game)
to flap (wings); to spread one's wings; to go out into the world
sudden; abrupt; rapid; sharp; drastic; radical
old person; elderly person; trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay; senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate); important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
-itis (indicating an inflammatory disease)
to graze (e.g. bullet); to scratch; to touch lightly; to take a percentage; to exploit; to squeeze
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
without; unacceptable; not alright; (arch.) nonexistent; (arch.) not being (there)
to get impatient; to become irritated; to fret; to chafe
to exploit a gap (in attention, security, etc.); to catch off guard
to go past; to pass; to pass by
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
side (of the torso); flank; illegitimate child; child born by someone other than one's wife
happiness; blessedness; proving fortunate; yielding positive outcome; luckily; fortunately
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
accurate; precise; exact; appropriate; apt; right
ageing; aging; senile deterioration
one's youth; early life; one's early days; one's early years
equal match; good match; fair match; equal in ability; being a worthy rival
as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to
sultry; sweltering; stuffy; uncomfortably hot-looking (clothing, etc.); stuffy-looking
termination (of a contract); cancellation; rescinding; lifting (of a ban, sanctions, etc.); removal; release (from obligations)
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
to get rid of; to erase; to dispel; to eradicate; to wipe away
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)