true character; real nature
one's last moments; (on) the point of death; (on) one's deathbed
to take something into ...; to bring in; to lodge (a complaint); to file (a plan); to bring to (a state: tied game, vote, trial, etc.)
to fight to the bitter end
link; directory entry; rink
important task; important role; major part (in a film, play, etc.); leading role; high-scoring combination
beyond one's means or position
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
(not) by any means; (not) for anything; wouldn't do for anything; had enough; flatly refusing
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
stillness; repose; standing still
long sword; minute hand (of a clock)
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
spinning the opposite way; backspin (tennis, baseball); counter
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
chop (pro wrestling move); knifehand strike; chop (pork, lamb, etc.); chop (tennis); chop stroke
no matter how much time passes
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
over-fond parent; doting parent
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
overprotective; excessive care; overprotection; overprotectiveness
cross; crossed; cruciform
present stage; current phase; current rank; present grade
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
handing down (information); legend; tradition; folklore; transmission
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
partition; division; separation; segmenting; splitting
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
turmoil; chaos; confusion
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to investigate thoroughly; to master
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
pleasure; supreme pleasure obtained by freeing oneself from earthly desires
to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes
to revel in trouble and discord; to be bent on making trouble; to like starting fights
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
cruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless