to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
to be used to; to get accustomed to; to train; to discipline; to tack (in needlework); to baste
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
after a long time; for the first time in a while
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
loveable; very likeable; like very much
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance
outrageous; preposterous; scandalous; inexcusable; absurd; execrable
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
to be surprised; to be astonished
prefecture (Japan); county (China, Taiwan, Norway, etc.); department (France); province (Italy, Spain, etc.)
study; diligence; discount; reduction
club activities; extracurricular activities
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
large-scale operation; large-scale campaign; major mission
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
staff; member (club, society, etc.)
recruitment; invitation; raising (funds, donations, etc.); collection; flotation (of shares, loans, etc.)
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine