to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
to flick off; to give (someone) the flick; to send (something) flying; to hit (a person); to knock down
single combat; duel; one-on-one fight
one blow; one hit; one stroke; summiting on the first attempt (oft. without prior knowledge about the route; in climbing); on-sight; flashing
sword skills; swordsmanship
paper-thin (difference); razor-thin; very slight
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
war; battle; match; game; competition
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
trouble; bother; number of moves; number of punches; number of liberties
remaining strength; surplus energy; reserve power; money to spare
serious; severe; grave; acute
two (long cylindrical things)
throw; throwing; throwing event (e.g. javelin, discus, shot put)
gap; opening; break; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
reversal (of a situation); turnaround; turnabout; reversal (of direction of rotation)
high-speed; rapid; express; highway; freeway; expressway
to slay; to cut down (a foe)
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
large sum (of money); large amount; large denomination (banknote, etc.)
to try and judge a person's feelings (from their expression)
state (of affairs); situation; appearance; look(s); sign; indication
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
without; unacceptable; not alright; (arch.) nonexistent; (arch.) not being (there)
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
to tie; to fasten; to hitch; to secure (trust, patronage of customers, etc.); to keep (an employee, someone's interest, etc.); to save (someone's life)
if so; in that case; in that situation
every person; each one; everybody
making light of; thinking little of; slighting; belittling; dismissing; contempt
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
ready wit; quick wits; resourcefulness; raising (money)
he; she; that guy; that; that one; that thing
whirr; hum; buzz; whoosh; woosh; whiz
to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
cloth; fabric; material; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
through a wall; on the other side of a wall
delivering an order; dispatch of an order; messenger; orderly; runner
busy; hectic; hurried; rapid; quick; sudden
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?