absolute basics; very rudiments
to flare up; to burst into flames
water ball; large inflatable sphere that allows a person inside it to walk across the surface of a body of water
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
shooting (a ball); shot (on basket, at goal, etc.); shuuto (type of pitch commonly used in Japan); shootball; shoot (of a tree or plant); chute
to put out; to extinguish
to catch fire; to be ignited; to ignite; to flare up (of an emotion, controversy, etc.); to blaze; to be ignited (of a dispute, commotion, etc.)
hell on earth; living hell
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; (already) enough; considerably
to lose heart; to lose motivation
to collapse (of a building, dream, plan, etc.); to be destroyed; to fall through; to be completely defeated (in battle); to be wiped out; to be routed
to torment; to harass; to tease; to extort; to shake down; to demand money
firm; unshakeable; resolute
the teens (10-19); teenage; the tenth generation
easy victory; walkover; easy peasy; child's play; cakewalk
unfairness; injustice; partiality
to run over (with a vehicle); to knock down
to call; to name; to call oneself ...; to go by the name of ...; to purport (to be); to profess
fear; horror; risk; danger; awe; reverence
non-stop talking; speaking indiscreetly; chattering; thin; flimsy
expenses; expenditure; outgoings; outlays; costs
conference; consultation; discussion; negotiation
forcing (e.g. a vote); carrying out (forcibly); pushing ahead (with); enforcement
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
split among friends; falling out; internal discord
striking off a name; dropping a name (from a list); expulsion; excommunication
(in the) palm of someone's hand; (under) someone's complete control; (at) someone's mercy
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
a few hours; several hours; a couple of hours
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation (to one's fate); acceptance; observation and contemplation
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
discipline; punishment; reprimand
that is not supposed to ...; that ought not to ...; that should never ...; that cannot possibly ...
likability; favorability; popularity
attempt; trial; experiment; endeavour (endeavor); effort; venture
affidavit; deposition; testimony
store; reserve; stock; savings
illegal; illicit; unlawful
abduction; kidnapping; kidnaping
breaking off (an engagement, negotiations, etc.); cancellation