test; trial; ordeal; tribulation
cavity; hollow; void; hollow (voice, smile, etc.); blank (eyes, look, etc.); vacant (expression, stare, etc.)
shakudo; gold-copper alloy, often with a blue patina
to be in charge of; to manage; to direct; to rule; to govern; to control
fire spirit; salamander (mythical fire lizard)
to move forward; to move on
to use as an intermediary; to mediate; to assist; to worry; to mind; to care
stabbing through; plunging into; sticking right into; sinking into (mud, water, etc.)
viscous; mushy; muddy; dirty (with oil, grease, etc.); to be in an ugly state (of emotions, relations, etc.); to be murky
to be ardent (of passion, zeal, etc.); to be aflame
to make one's own; to take possession of
catch; catching; catch; shop tout; puller-in; catching (in swimming and boating); catching the water
palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
gun; firearm; small arms (e.g. rifle, pistol, etc)
to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience
to pull the trigger; to squeeze the trigger
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
pedigree document (for animals); pedigree paper
to match; to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with
high-spirited; cheerful; assertive; vigorous
impact (of a projectile); landing (of a bullet); striking
ignition; combustion; firing a blank cartridge; discharge of a gun without bullets; firing (of an event); triggering
shooting; firing; emitting; ejection; projection; injection
general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different
through (e.g. an intermediary, a medium); via; over (e.g. a network); across; by way of; by means of
belligerence; fighting spirit
superficial; half-hearted; shallow
chance; start; opportunity; cause; reason; excuse
cry (e.g. of a baby); sob; whine; tearful voice; weepy voice
to wither (of flowers, dreams, etc.); to wilt; to droop; to shrivel; to fade (away); to sag
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
to stop crying; to cry oneself out
reconciliation; making up (with); making peace (with); being friends again; patching up a quarrel