unable to compete with; not able to make a dent in (e.g. a problem); not able to get a solid hit in (e.g. in a fight); hard to chew
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
older brother; elder brother
to knock down; to beat (someone) up; to injure (someone) so badly they cannot recover (esp. emotionally); to overwhelm (with mental anguish, etc.)
to stand in the way; to bar someone's way; to block the way
to put something out of the way; to move (something, someone) aside
serious; not joking; straight
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
to take (someone) away; to carry off; to abduct; to kidnap
intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse
to rise high (of water); to overflow; to swell; to be filled with (emotion, energy, etc.); to be bursting with; to be brimming with
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
(a) little; (a) few; slight; only; just; merely
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
ill-bred; vulgar; boorish
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
youngster; boy; young Buddhist monk; young bonze; young shop-boy; errand boy
to be blown off; to blow off; to blow away; to vanish; to disappear
to open wide (doors, windows, etc.); to fling open
handrail; railing; banister
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
to fall (over, down); to collapse; to be destroyed (in a collapse); to collapse; to be confined to bed (with an illness); to come down with; to die
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
to boil up; to come to the boil; to arise; to break out; to get excited; to be in uproar
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
that; the matter in question
forgetting; lapse of memory
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
effect; efficacy; validity; potency
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
to rise; to erect; to get up
to stiffen; to become stiff
door (esp. Japanese-style); shutter; window shutter; (arch.) entrance (to a home); (arch.) narrows