dry and rough; desiccated; rustling
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
judgment; judgement; discernment
current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present
to outwit; to get the better of; to overcome a superior opponent and leave him speechless
to lead; to take the initiative; to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger); to be most essential
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
to burn; to be roasted; to be heated; to be jealous; to be envious
to take the lead (of a group of people); to lead (a toast, cheer, etc.); to sing the leading notes of a song after which others join in
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
iron plate; steel plane; sure thing; certain winner
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
to cover; to bury (e.g. one's face in hands); to submerge; to fill (completely); to stuff; to pack
encouragement (as an abstract concept); stimulation
to muffle one's voice; to speak (or sob, etc.) quietly
endless; boundless; fathomless; eternal
to force open; to push open
to laugh mockingly; to smile with contempt; to jeer; to sneer
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
to do exactly what one is told to do; to be subservient; to be easily controlled
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
creeping about; stirring restlessly; squirming
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
fighting spirit; (will to) fight
to be resurrected; to be resuscitated; to be rehabilitated; to be recalled (e.g. memories); to be brought back
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
as if (something untrue were actually true); like hell (e.g. "like hell I will")
spirit; heart; disposition
kamado; traditional Japanese wood or charcoal-fueled cook stove
back to back; discord; feud; opposite sides of the same coin
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to pay attention; to be watchful
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops