to raise (a sword, fist, etc.); to lift; to throw up; to fling up; to swing up
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
linear; rectilinear; straight-line; straightforward; simple
mere shadow of one's former self; having no trace left (of former glories, talent, looks, etc.); unrecognizable (as the person one used to be); unrecognisable
desperation; self-abandonment
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
stretcher; litter; gurney
hospitalization; hospitalisation
course; route; course (of study); program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action); policy
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
loser; defeated person; the defeated
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
clapping hands; applause; clapping one's hands in prayer (at a shrine)
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
to feel chilly; to be afraid; to be frightened; to be nervous
trivial; not amounting to much
to comfort; to console; to amuse
with a start; with a jump
to have a showdown; to settle (e.g. a dispute)
spoiled fun; loss of interest; damper (e.g. on the party); wet blanket; turn-off
to win and advance to the next round
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
notable; important; chief; valuable; conspicuous; outstanding
carnivore; carnivorous animal
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
towering; astonishingly high
several steps; much (better, higher, etc.); several cuts (above)
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
to ask for too much; to expect too much
performing without rehearsal; doing impromptu
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
cash; ready money; money on hand; mercenary; self-interested; calculating
property; fortune; means; assets
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
romance (e.g. Arthurian romances); heroic tale; (nigh) impossible dream; adventurous spirit; (full-length) novel; romance
food, clothing and shelter; necessities of life
new; fresh; new item (e.g. customer, regulation); newly created object; new customer
equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence
one's share; one's portion
to send; to dispatch; to see (someone) off; to escort; to bid farewell to (the departed); to say goodbye to; to spend (time)
(for) the time being; (for) the present; immediate; present; (for) some time (after); checking account