(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
whole roast (e.g. pig, turkey, etc.)
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
once you've committed a crime, commit to it; in for a penny, in for a pound; (lit.) if you've eaten poison, (lick) the plate
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)
a few minutes; for a few minutes; for a number of minutes; for a period of a few minutes; for several minutes
line of defence (defense); lines (as in enemy lines, etc.)
race (of people); type of person
to cut down; to chop down; to fell
to knock (a person) off his feet; to hit (something) hard; to send (someone) flying
repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly
had enough; flatly refusing; wouldn't do for anything; begging pardon
weapons; arms; fighting with swords; sword fight
tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
to handle well; to handle deftly; to deal with; to manage; to prepare (meat or fish) for cooking; to dress (meat, etc.)
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
the scruff or nape of the neck
indomitably; undauntedly; resolutely; determinedly
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
thin arm; slender arm; slender means; meager ability to earn a living
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
cutting in round slices; round slice; dividing into groups (e.g. by ability)
namasu; dish of raw fish and vegetables seasoned in vinegar
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
spike (on a shoe or tyre); stud; spiked shoes; spikes; injuring (an opposing player) with the spikes on one's shoes; spiking
resolute; determined; bold
pressure; oppression; suppression
to use up; to exhaust; to wear out
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
to have both; to possess both; to combine with