to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
one swing; one shake (e.g. of pepper); one sword
scale (of fish, snake, etc.); serif (on kana or kanji (e.g. in Mincho font))
ramming attack; hurling oneself (at); throwing oneself into (e.g. a role); going all out
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
long handle; long-handled spear; long shaft
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
suicidal act; self-destroying action; suicidal action
something; nothing (with neg. verb)
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
tip of an ear (of wheat, etc.); tip (of a brush, spear, etc.); point; spearhead
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
hiss (esp. cat); sizzle; whoosh
ground; earth; the solid earth; the (vast) land
to fall flat; to fall face down
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
iron rust; iron hydroxide
difficulty; hardship; trouble; infeasibility; inability (to carry out)
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
playing dead; feigning death; playing possum
fortunately; luckily; thankfully
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
to take command; to give direction
to a greater or lesser extent (degree); more or less
devastating; catastrophic; crushing
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
by a hair's breadth; in the nick of time; touch and go; close call; critical moment
height (of body); stature
stubborn; dogged; persistent; tough; sturdy; hardy
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
fierce look; frightening look; tough look; aggressive attitude; coercive attitude; taking a hard line
(idle) curiosity; fancifulness; whimsy; (having) strange tastes
courageous; brave; bold; valiant
to shake off; to throw off
to knock down; to knock off
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
beautiful woman; (a) beauty
one night; one evening; all night; overnight
to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); to spare (time, money, etc.)