to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
faint; fainting; losing consciousness
to escape (disaster, death, etc.); to be saved from; to be rescued from; to avoid (e.g. punishment); to evade (e.g. responsibility); to avert
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
ordinary person; run-of-the-mill people; John Doe; Jane Doe
to dislocate one's back; to be unable to stand up due to fear or surprise
to fall on one's backside; to land on one's rear
fighting scene; scene of carnage (bloodshed); location of the fight between the Asuras and Shakra; difficulties (in a love relationship); crunch time (esp. for cartoonists)
to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
evasion; avoidance; recusal (of a judge)
without a moment's delay; at once; immediately; instantly; promptly; without hesitation
to turn; to shift; to switch; to change; to alter
to put one's strength into
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
in spite of; despite; although; regardless of; irrespective of
posture; position; stance
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
musclehead; person obsessed with building muscle
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
absolute best; very finest; top-class; first-rate; elite
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
to turn; to rotate; to go around; to circle; to make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to go by way of
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
extravagant; absurd; unbelievable; enormous; tremendous; extraordinary
fast; quick; easy; simple; as soon as ...; the moment ...
crossing swords; fighting with swords; cutting each other (in fighting)
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
offense and defense; offence and defence
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
to lose; to be defeated; to give in (to); to yield; to be inferior (to); to be second (to)
the place for; the time for; the level of
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
to pile up; to stack; to load (car, ship, etc.); to pack; to acquire; to accumulate
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
if I (we, etc.) could; if one were to ... then ... (an unpleasant thing would happen)
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)