to add fuel to the fire; to make things worse; to stir things up
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
warehouse; storehouse; cellar; magazine; granary; godown
facial deviation value (high is beautiful, etc.)
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
luxury; extravagance; treat (i.e. at someone's expense)
one blow; one hit; one stroke; summiting on the first attempt (oft. without prior knowledge about the route; in climbing); on-sight; flashing
to chip (off); to shave off; to sharpen; to dampen (one's enthusiasm, interest, etc.); to reduce
to bend; to warp; to curve
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
posture; position; stance
delay; lag; falling behind; falling behind in; lagging behind in
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
to attract (to oneself, e.g. with bait or light); to draw close; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion; to convulse
power; might; authority; influence
offense and defense; offence and defence; batting and fielding
to change; to switch; to change over (to); to renew
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
to cut up; to split open; to rip to pieces; to tear to pieces
backward somersault; back handspring; backflip
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
common; ordinary; fair (e.g. fight); gracious; frank; open
empty threat; bluff; paper tiger
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
to brush away; to sweep aside; to repel (e.g. enemy); to drive away; to rout
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
same generation; one's generation
sham battle; mock battle; dry run; military exercise; war game
movement (of the body); action; bearing; carriage; operation (of a machine, software, etc.); running
to surpass; to outdo; to excel; to tower above (the surrounding landscape)
sword skills; swordsmanship
locking swords and pushing against each other; close contest; neck-and-neck game; fierce competition
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
acceleration; speeding up
seeing for the first time; first sight; first meeting; sight-reading
to challenge (a person) to a fight
separate room; another room; special room; (arch.) concubine (of a noble)