to attempt; to test; to try out
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
to flare up; to fly into a rage
to grab (someone) by the collar; to size (someone) by the lapels
start; beginning; build up; how well a pitcher pitches at the start of the game
to give up (a plan or idea); to desist from (doing)
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
obstinate; stubborn; obdurate; headstrong; willful; perverse
training; drill; practice; practising; discipline
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
champion of justice; knight in shining armor; crime avenger; hero; super hero
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
to shed tears; to (begin to) cry
very young; little; childish; immature
Sunday; day (of the month); counter for days; Japan
to hate; to dislike; to loathe
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
(not) at all; (not) a bit; (not) in the least; (not) in the slightest
by myself; in person; by oneself
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
to cease; to desist; to cut it out; to lay off (an activity); to drop (a subject) to abolish; to resign
had better ...; had better not ...
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
as a matter of fact; really; truly; entirely; completely; wholly
just like that; quite so; I agree; (lit.) that street
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
group; party; team; organization; organisation; association
regret; repentance; remorse
declaration; proclamation; announcement
just a minute; small quantity
to talk of one's dreams (esp. unrealistic, far-fetched ones); to dream out loud
to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
rough (estimate, manner, etc.); crude; broad; loose; careless (work)
profile; face in profile; face seen from the side; (personal) profile; (biographical) sketch; outline (of someone's life)
boy; juvenile; young boy; youth; lad
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear