interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
boy; son; child; mere boy; stripling; greenhorn
to dress stylishly; to joke; to play on words
to commit a crime; to commit a sin
carrying out one's original intention
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
let's not say (such things) to each other
to launch; to shoot up; (of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore); to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
clear one's name; redeem oneself; clear (vindicate) one's honor (reputation)
not bad; not half bad; pretty good
at first; at the outset; to begin with; as a first step
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
to pulverize; to break into pieces; to beat to a pulp; to defeat completely; to crush
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
to stand up; to get up; to rise; to recover; to take action; to start; to make the initial charge
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
dhyana (profound meditation); Zen (Buddhism)
revival from the brink of death; recovering from a hopeless situation; resuscitation; revitalization
stake all (on something); play for all or nothing; throwing all into a task
principal offence; principal offense; principal offender
of course; certainly; naturally
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
harmonious; peaceful; happy; amicable; smooth; free from trouble
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
one's bosom friend; kindred-spirit
cancellation; withdrawal; abolition; revocation; cancel; CAN