running; gliding; first (harvest) of the season; beginning; start; kitchen sink
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
in full force; in great numbers; in droves; large-scale project; grand plan
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to carry through; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)
to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly
amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
lower region; lower part; region below
edge (of a knife or sword); prong (of an electrical plug)
to churn up; to strike up; to throw up; to tip up; to flip up
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
belt (waist, seat, etc.); strap; belt; zone; drive belt; machine belt
pitching ability; counter for pitches
to sink (e.g. a ship); to submerge; to lower (e.g. one's body into a chair); to floor (an opponent)
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
these guys; these fellows
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
to move back; to draw back; to lessen; to subside; to resign; to retire
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
back street; back alley; off-street
limply; wearily; listlessly; languidly; exhaustedly; unenergetically
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
stern expression; severe expression; grim expression
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
very much; intensely; overwhelmingly; excessively; irresistibly; without any obvious reason
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
to some extent; to a certain extent
under one's arm; (in) the armpit
fire prevention; fire fighting; fire proof
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
several people; a few people
at the last moment; this late in the game
make-up; get-up; disguise; costume
wanted poster; wanted person bulletin; search instructions
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
anger; resentment; indignation; chagrin; irritation