successfully; fairly; artfully; nicely; thoroughly
black; black (coffee); without cream or milk; exploitative (esp. of employees); overly harsh; boldface
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
to get angry; to snap; to blow one's top; to lose one's temper; to flip
too much for one to handle; beyond one's capacity; unmanageable; uncontrollable; incorrigible; obstreperous
of bad character; ill-natured; nasty; vicious; wicked; malignant
looking on from afar; being a spectator
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
since when; from when; how long
bent back; prone posture; weak-kneed; timidity; lack of nerve
to be degraded; to come down in the world; to lose status; to be ruined; to fall low
free and easy; open-hearted; relaxed; not fussy; frank
going on and on (about inconsequential things); talking nonsense; idling away the time; dawdling
(someone else's) daughter
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
favour; favor; obligation; debt of gratitude
fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred
to wake up (someone; by calling out); to awaken; to bring back (e.g. memories); to evoke; to recall
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
exactly right!; indeed; damn straight
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
noisy; loud; much talked of; much-discussed; strict; severe
to see everything; to see all; to abandon; to give up; to sell at a loss; to sell off
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
to dash over oneself (e.g. water); to take (e.g. shower); to bask in (e.g. the sun); to suffer (e.g. an attack); to draw (e.g. criticism, attention, praise); to have heaped upon
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
punch (with the fist); punching (a hole); hole punch; punch (drink); punch (in a song, speech, etc.); impact
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
(piece of) rope; ordinary method
to be elated; to be excited; to be caught up in the moment; to be carried away; to get cocky
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
Chinese soft-shelled turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis); soft-shelled turtle (Trionychidae)
martial arts; military arts; wushu; modern sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
pond skater (any insect of family Gerridae); water strider
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
(arch.) the art of war; (arch.) martial arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery
making a person, pet, etc. wait (before being permitted to do something); postponement; putting on hold
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
suddenly; all of a sudden; abruptly
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)