course; route; course (of study); program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action); policy
not bad; not half bad; pretty good
it's not over yet; you haven't seen anything yet; it's not over until the fat lady sings; it's too soon to tell; we're not out of the woods
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
to have one's name entered (in a list)
premeditated murder; deliberate murder; willful murder; wilful murder
impact (on); (strong) impression; effect; impact (of a ball against a racket, bat, club, etc.)
occupation; taking and maintaining exclusive control (of a location)
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
in bad taste; problematic; of poor character
applicant for a job; job seeker; job-hunter
very loose; slowly; leisurely
apprehension; misgivings; uneasiness; fear; anxiety
staying behind; remaining; residual
in bad shape; not doing well; not going well; out of condition; in poor form
law; regulation; rule; code; agreement; arrangement
severe; strict; tough; hard
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
sound of pistol fire; sound of exploding gunpowder; exchange of (pistol) fire; shootout; conflict
dealing with; coping with
stage (of a theatre, concert hall, etc.); stage performance; stage production; setting (of a story); scene; sphere (of activity)
outbreak of war; starting a war
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
striking with the back of the sword
bomb; alcohol with liquor added (esp. wine-based shōchū highball, also beer with whiskey)
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
forbidden; prohibited; banned; taboo
four; 4; four years of age; ten o'clock (in the old time system); burakumin; cross grips
oops; that's enough (when pouring up alcohol, etc.)
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
major war; great war; world war
31st day of the month; 31 days
enforcement; implementation; putting into practice; carrying out; operation; working (e.g. working parameters)
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
competing in earnest (esp. in sumo)
legal; lawful; legitimate; law-abiding; in order
to forbid; to ban; to prohibit; to suppress (a feeling, laughter, etc.); to hold back (e.g. tears)