to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
foul play (sport); breaking the rules; infringement; irregularity
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
flurried; flustered; upset; nervous; embarrassed
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
acceleration; speeding up
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
absolute; complete; utter; pure; sheer
trial of strength; test of one's strength (stamina)
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
mental; spiritual; emotional
to try to unsettle someone; to throw off balance
match; game; bout; contest
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...
last spurt; final spurt; home stretch
oh my god; how; what the; incredible
an extra effort; going the extra mile; one final push
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
place hidden from view; cover; shelter; hiding place
normally; ordinarily; by anyone's standards; by normal standards; without any issues; without any difficulty
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
thank you for your hard work; good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
nonchalant air; unruffled air
to be disheartened; to be dejected; to be discouraged; suddenly (losing a lot of weight); looking emaciated; becoming very thin
to be exhausted; to be tired out
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
to be no match for; to not hold a candle to
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
synthesis; coordination; putting together; comprehensive