to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
to not take seriously; to take lightly
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
release; unleashing; liberation; deallocation (of computer memory)
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
sense of impending crisis; sense of danger
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
ace up one's sleeve; trump card; secret skills; secret; (arch.) left hand
will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
reaching; attaining; arrival
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
whirlpool; swirl; eddy; vortex; maelstrom
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
pain and itching; mental anguish; unhealthy emotions
bringing certain death; deadly; knockout (blow)
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
being startled, surprised or afraid; panic; trepidation
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish (e.g. market)
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try
bold move (in sumo, judo, etc.); daring move; powerful technique
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
bet; wager; stake; gamble
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
left arm; left-handed (baseball pitcher)
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
production (e.g. play); direction
stinking; smelly; suspicious; fishy; clumsy; unskilled
to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful
confusing people; magic; ghost, monster, etc., the true identity of which is unknown
kind; sort; type; equal; match; peer