makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
second day of the month; two days
to feel awkward; to feel ashamed; to feel inferior; to feel shy (about doing something)
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
match; game; bout; contest
revenge; making a new attempt where one previously failed; determination of a loser to win the next time
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain
mental; spiritual; emotional
to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)
on the board (shogi, go, etc.)
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
domination; rule; direction; management; control (e.g. over one's emotions); determining (e.g. one's fate)
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
to go on the defensive; to play it safe
attentive; cautious; careful; watchful
to attack a routed enemy; to sink the boot into; to pour salt on a wound
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
to be helpful; to be useful
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
admission; joining; enrollment; enrolment
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
resignation; acceptance; consolation
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
mockery; derision; ridicule
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over