performance (as opposed to practice); going before an audience or on-air; game; match; high of the season; height (of summer, etc.)
to climb over; to get over; to overcome (a difficulty, obstacle, etc.); to surmount; to surpass (a predecessor); to overtake
to mow down; to cut down; to knock down; to defeat; to beat
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
interval; break; pause; gap (between objects); interval; opening
a mere ...; only a ...; insignificant
exaggerated; extravagant; overdone
empty threat; bluff; paper tiger
training; education; stocking up; laying in; preparation (e.g. ingredients); girl studying to become a geisha
thank you (for your hard work); good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
the world in general; society; convention
class; heading; group; category
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
will to fight; fighting spirit; morale
absolutely; completely; utterly; really; simply; only
great; grand; (arch.) obstinate; (arch.) stubborn
good time to make a profit; most profitable season; peak time
tobacco; cigarette; cigar; tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum)
purple smoke; tobacco smoke
to vomit; to spit out; to breathe out (e.g. air); to exhale; to spend (e.g. saved money); to cough up
partly burned charcoal; cinders; charred remains; (arch.) servant boy at a brothel or teahouse
no way!; no chance!; I don't want to do it!
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
family precepts; family motto; rule of the home
friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement
great debt of gratitude; great obligation
favour; favor; obligation; kindness; benevolence
advance; moving forward; progress
to remove; to take away; to clear away; to tear down; to pull down; to demolish
well-bred; of good upbringing
weak person; the weak; vulnerable person; disadvantaged person
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
to do; to commit; to carry out; to bring about
(written) appeal; circular; manifesto; encouragement; encouraging words; letter of encouragement
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
becoming red-hot; red heat; scorching heat; burning (love); passionate (e.g. debate); ardent
fireball; bolide; fireball