match; game; bout; contest
gentle breeze; soft wind; breath of air; zephyr
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
to nail (to something); to nail down; to bang (e.g. one's head); to knock; to throw (at a wall, on the floor, etc.); to fling (at)
to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into
to retaliate; to return a blow; to strike back (at); to retort
and yet; though; when; in spite of
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
missing (of a person); lost; unaccounted for; whereabouts unknown
guest of honor; guest of honour; good customer; important customer
dejectedly; sorrowfully; crestfallen
to remain unsold; to be left on the shelf
class (of students); group (of people); party; lot; bunch; crime family; organized-crime syndicate
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
to use abusive language; to curse; to call someone names
decorative curtain hung from the ceiling; tent; pavilion; marquee
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
strong impression conveyed by one's eyes; eyes that convey a strong sense of purpose
quiet unsociable person; obstinate person; blockhead
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
leaving (e.g. a courtroom, workplace); exiting; withdrawal (e.g. from a superior's presence)
job hunting; job searching
to accustom; to train (e.g. one's ear); to tame; to domesticate; to train (an animal)
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
to explain; to preach; to advocate; to persuade; to prevail upon; to reason with
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
to bend; to flutter; to wave; to yield to; to be swayed by; to bow to
cold-hearted; callous; unfeeling; insentient (objects); insensate; inanimate
impatience; irritation; frustration; fretfulness
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)
ace up one's sleeve; trump card; secret skills; secret; (arch.) left hand
impossible to knock over; unbeatable; indestructible
persistence; fortitude; indomitability
too; also; still; as before; even so; either way
to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing
to slip out; to steal out; to excel; to stand out