supplementary explanation
to get to the heart (of the matter); to come to the main point
apathy; lassitude; lethargy; languor
reverse order; following a contrary path
mental image; mental picture; image
dim-witted; slow to catch on
losing by being overmatched; being defeated by a stronger opponent; losing by misusing one's powers; defeat as a result of trying too hard
cutting straight down; cleaving (a person) in two
to cut downward; to slash downward
to push back; to press back; to force back; to (refuse and) return (something); to give back
to pass; to overtake; to leave behind; to pull out; to extract; to remove
fight; battle; combat; struggle (for rights, higher wages, etc.); strife; (labor) dispute
to stumble a step or two forward (when trying to stop); to pass one's destination and stumble a step or two forward; to totter
driving; pounding in; falling badly in love; putting (one's heart) into; step recording (in electronic or computer music)
main constituent; core; nucleus; subject
to kill (with a weapon); to slay; to defeat (an opponent); to beat
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
other self; alter ego; to be split off (of a part of oneself); to clone oneself; incarnations of Buddha
locking swords and pushing against each other; close contest; neck-and-neck game; fierce competition
to check (in chess); to threaten (someone's position, etc.); to close in (on someone)
to go to ruin; to go under; to fall; to be destroyed; to die out; to become extinct
to go to ruin; to go under; to fall; to be destroyed; to die out; to become extinct
tip of the hand; (use of) one's hands; cheap trick; superficial wit; cheap; makeshift (e.g. measures)
crawling on all fours; being on all fours; being on one's hands and knees
violence; vehemence; fury; fervour; fervor; severity
to develop into a serious incident
fear; dread; fright; willies
thorough checkup; complete examination; complete physical; detailed testing
swimming; bathing; getting on in the world
suspicious behavior; acting suspiciously
to be dispirited; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to lose heart
recovery; return to form; regaining one's (usual) form; demodulation
one building (hall, temple, shrine, room); same room; same place; same building
parent and child meeting (with teacher for course, career guidance, etc.)
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; in a mumble; in a murmur
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry