to defy; to disobey; to rebel against; to oppose; to resist
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
to hold down; to twist someone's arm; to force (someone) to yield (e.g. an argument); to make (someone) surrender
machine parts; machinery; equipment
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
absolutely; positively; decidedly
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
suspension (from work or school)
direct control; direct supervision
scandal; deplorable event
plenipotentiary powers; full authority
stripping (of rights, office, etc.); deprivation; divestiture; forfeit; revocation
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.)
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
skipping out; cutting class; truancy; procrastination
hot blood; warm blood; zeal; fervor; fervour
to break down due to overwork; to try so hard that the situation gets worse
big moment (e.g. performance, in the spotlight); gala occasion; (on the) world stage
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
jersey (fabric); jersey; (sports) uniform; Jersey (cattle)
stage (theatre, theater); scene or setting (e.g. of novel, play, etc.)
otter (Lutra lutra); Japanese river otter (Lutra lutra whiteleyi)
kappa; mythical water-dwelling creature; excellent swimmer; cucumber; cucumber sushi wrapped in nori (seaweed)
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school
to take one's place; to take one's position; to go into position; to line up
course; route; course (of study); program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action); policy
to freeze; to be frozen over; to congeal
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish (e.g. market)
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
abstention (from voting); renunciation (of a right); withdrawal (from a contest)
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
to the last; persistency; thoroughness
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)