to keep (e.g. the lead); to maintain (a standard, situation, etc.); to put aside (for someone); to save (e.g. a seat); to keep (the ball; in soccer, rugby, etc.); to retain possession
carefully; closely; very; extremely; have no choice; cannot be helped
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremity
evasion; avoidance; recusal (of a judge)
to kill; to choke the life out of
attendant; valet; servant; follower
change to ...; becoming ...; making into ...; -ization; -ification
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
to serve; to work for; to attend
with all one's strength; with might and main; as hard as one can
star (usu. excluding the Sun); planet (usu. excluding Earth); star (glyph, symbol, shape); asterisk; star (actor, player, etc.); dot; spot
to remind (someone of something); to call (someone's) attention (to); to tell (someone) again (to make sure); to make (doubly) sure (of); to emphasize; to reconfirm
to (be able to) agree (with); to be able to accept; to find acceptable; to be convinced; to understand
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
to see through (a lie, scheme, etc.); to see into (someone's mind); to read (someone's true feelings); to penetrate
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
flesh; meat; flesh (of a fruit); pulp; the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh; thickness
to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
gutsy; fearless; unwavering
all talk; glib; insincere; empty; specious
plan; measure; means; scheme; policy
cutting through cloth; sound of cutting through cloth; shrieking sound; woman's scream; cry of the lesser cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephalus)
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
forevermore; for eternity
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
lack of ability; inadequacy; (being) out of one's depth
to take the blame; to take responsibility; to assume liability; to bear the burden
imposition (i.e. of rules, of a decision); compulsion
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
to roll around laughing; to fold up; to hold one's sides with laughter
reaction; response; reaction
(being angry) like a blazing fire; burning (rage)
anything and everything; just about everything
to be overawed; to be overwhelmed; to be overcome; to be intimidated; to be daunted
shorts; panties; knickers
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement