to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
to enclose; to impound; to cut off; to corral
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
pitcher's first pitch (to batter)
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
to sink (into); to cave in; to get stuck in
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
covering; protection; backing; relief
to turn towards; to point
to feel giddy; to totter; to be unfixed (emotions, beliefs, etc.); to waver; to wander aimlessly; to loiter
finishing blow; coup de grâce
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
close combat; close(-quarter) fighting; in-fighting
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large size; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
muscle; tendon; vein; artery; fiber; fibre; line
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
exhaustion; consumption; using up; dissipation; waste
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting)
to fire from a job; to dismiss; to discharge; to behead