one's weak point; one's sore spot; raw nerve
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
to puzzle over; to think deeply about; to rack one's brains over (wrack)
obstacle; impediment; disability; handicap; steeplechase; obstacle race
motor nerve; reflexes; athletic ability; motor coordination
to destroy; to overthrow; to wreck; to ruin
reckless remark; rash remark; thoughtless words; falsehood
being stuck between a rock and a hard place; being in a dilemma; being torn between conflicting demands
to be dispelled (of doubts, ill feeling, etc.); to disappear; to be put behind one; to burst (of a boil, abscess, etc.)
to be full of (e.g. adventure, youth, energy); to be overflowing with
self-centeredness; selfishness; egotism; egocentricity
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
swift attack; quick attack; fast break; right away; without delay; immediately
going; travelling; act; action; bank; counter for banks; counter for groups or parties of people
mixing; mixture; meld; miscegenation
hundredfold; hundred times as much; much more (than previously)
to be worn down; to wear away; to wear out; to dwindle; to be reduced
breath; breathing; bracelet
bomb; alcohol with liquor added (esp. wine-based shōchū highball, also beer with whiskey)
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
to throw a punch at; to swing at; to strike out at; to raise a hand against
(work) hard; unceasingly; strenuously; assiduously; busily; ardently
straightforwardly; in an outspoken manner
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
to act first; to act precipitously; to be rash; to get ahead of oneself; to jump the gun
bow (and arrow); unit of distance to an archery target (approx. six feet); unit of distance for land surveying (approx. eight feet)
basic mistake; careless mistake
battle formation; disposition of troops
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
that's exactly right; that's so true
to rest; to suspend; to give relief
ivy (esp. Boston ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata)
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
calmly; with composure; without fear; without a guilty look; with good grace
reaffirmation; reconfirmation; revalidation