bitterness; distress; pain; bitterness and astringency
to perform the last rites over the deceased; to give someone their final notice (e.g. when firing them); to give someone the final word
cannot be helped; unavoidable
one in a million (chance, etc.); one in ten thousand; in the unlikely event that
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
very close (to); within a stone's throw (of); a stone's throw away (from)
to stand on end; to bristle up; to be ruffled
aspect; appearance; physiognomy (as an indication of one's fortune); aspect; phase (e.g. solid, liquid and gaseous)
close call; narrow escape; hair's breadth; narrowly; just in time; by a hair's breadth
paper-thin (difference); razor-thin; very slight
in bad shape; not doing well; not going well; out of condition; in poor form
to roll about; to writhe about
can't go on like this; can't stand it anymore; can't take it any longer
counter; counting device; (service) counter (at a bank, store, etc.); counter (at a bar, cafe, etc.); bar; counter-attack (in soccer); counter
Bushido; samurai code of chivalry
carefully; thoroughly; fully; deliberately
(suffering a) complete defeat; utter defeat; annihilation
chink in the armor (armour)
tear gas defense spray (e.g. mace, pepper)
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory
throat; important part; vital area
streaming (of tears); pouring; pouring (of rain or sweat)
sand, ash, etc., thrown in the eyes to blind someone; throwing something at someone's eyes to blind them; eye poke (in combat sports); eye-gouging
rope; cord; policeman's rope
unsightly; ugly; unseemly; indecent; deplorable; disgraceful
keep it up!; way to go!; you've got it!; that's it; attaboy!; attagirl!
to cling to; to stick to; to lie flat (e.g. on the ground)
confused fight; free-for-all; melee; close contest; close match
to paste; to stick; to affix; to station; to post
hoe-shaped helmet crest; stag beetle
finely chopped fish or meat (sometimes seared first); mince; hitting (e.g. a drum); striking; bashing; criticizing; robbery
well done!; nice try!; well fought!
to search for; to seek for; to look for
to wake (someone) up (by calling for them); to awaken; to call (to mind); to bring back (memories); to evoke