(with a) slap; smack; wham; sound of striking with something solid; zap; crack
rīchi; declaring that one is one tile away from winning while one's hand is completely concealed; being one step away from completing something (winning, losing, game over, etc.)
plus; addition; positive number; gain; advantage; anode
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
busy; having no (free) time
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
ace up one's sleeve; trump card; secret skills; secret; (arch.) left hand
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
uncertain; vague; ambiguous
inconvenient; inexpedient; unfavourable; wrong; improper; objectionable
magical powers; supernatural powers; spell; charm
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
highlight (scene); high point; climax; show-off scene (of an actor in a play)
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
yikes!; eek!; ook; eek; customer
inside one's heart; in one's mind
to have a talk; to tell a story
to get distracted; to jump off the track
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)
guard; protector; defensive armament; personal armor (armour)
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink
done; just done; just finished
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
fierce animal; beast of prey; big game
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
to fall on one's backside
once in a lifetime (opportunity); (a golden opportunity that may) happen only once in a thousand years
to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A
upper tier; upper section; place of honor; place of honour; dais; raised part of floor
fall; drop; descent; coming down
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)