a short while ago; already
to blurt out; to let slip; to say inadvertently; to come out with (e.g. nonsense)
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
to curse; to put a curse on; to detest intensely
to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter
to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan
number of times; frequency; count
curse; spell; malediction
to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
how; in what way; how about; questionable
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
power; might; authority; spirits; vigor; vigour
flatly rejecting; curtly refusing; beating easily; defeating handily; a kick
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
throughout; all through; right through
strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit
breaking off (an engagement, negotiations, etc.); cancellation
to discuss; to talk together
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
three countries; Three Kingdoms (in China, 220 CE-280 CE); Three Kingdoms (in Korea, 57 BCE-668 CE); (arch.) Japan, China and India; (arch.) Japan, Korea and China
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
while; even though; despite
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
sharp, loud rebuke; bark; roar; rebuke used in Zen to achieve enlightenment
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
to board; to embark on; to get into (a car); to march into; to enter
out of bounds; beyond the pale
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
to open hostilities; to take up arms (against)
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
putting an end to; bringing to a close; person who opens and closes the curtains (in a theatre)