to give off sparks; to spark; to scintillate; to have a heated argument; to combat; to do something fiercely
to cease; to desist; to cut it out; to lay off (an activity); to drop (a subject) to abolish; to resign
to take a step backward; to retreat a step
lightning; thunder; god of thunder; god of lightning; anger; fit of anger
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
striding; swaggering; strutting; lording it over others; acting as though one owns the place; throwing one's weight around
support; backing; aid; assistance
stinging; smarting; on edge; nervous; ripping; peeling
distorted; crooked; oval; elliptical shape; round, wooden container for cooked rice; oval coin
knitting wool; woolen yarn; woollen yarn
to knit; to plait; to braid; to compile (anthology, dictionary, etc.); to edit
to start; to begin; to commence
a lot more; much more; and then some; and plenty more than that
suddenly; unexpectedly; by chance; accidentally; lightly; nimbly
to quicken one's pace (steps)
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
business conditions; the market; good (economic) times; prosperity; liveliness; energy
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
simple and clear; plain and simple
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
to call; to summon; to send for; to call together
review (of learned material); revision
conclusion; end; completion; summing up; supervision
equally (talented, etc.); evenly; neck and neck; nip and tuck
being arduous; working diligently enduring hardships
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
passing mark; qualifying marks (score)
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
disappearance; vanishing; loss; dying away; wearing off
practice kit; practice board; practice partner; training partner
library (usu. single-room); small library
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
to speak ill of; to disparage