somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large side; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
to launch oneself upon; to make one's debut
to turn away; to bear off; to veer away; to deviate (e.g. of a conversation); to digress; to go astray
because of; on account of; about; on; per; for every
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
to leave as is; to ignore
to arrange; to agree (on); to prearrange
exception; supernumerary; extra (e.g. performance, item, object, etc.); additional; outsize
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
unconcernedly; nonchalantly; shamelessly; brazenly
party; gang; company; squad
dozens; scores of; decades
just like; exactly like; as if; (do) just like ...; (be) virtually like ...; as if it were ...
two sheets (of paper or other flat objects)
to come off (of a button, handle, lid, etc.); to go away (of a fever, pain, swelling, etc.); to disappear; to be harvested; to be picked; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
continuance; survival; persistence; retention; duration
arrowhead; target of a flying arrow; brunt (of an attack); the very moment (when); the point (of doing)
wallboard; wall decoration
unable to speak (due to overwhelming emotion); soundless; mute
no; nay; disagreement; objection; disapproval
by extension; in turn; by the same token; in addition; as well; consequently
to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles
to twist; to turn; to writhe (e.g. in pain); to twist around; to turn in one's seat
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
millet or rice cake, roasted and hardened with starch syrup and sugar (sometimes including peanuts, soybeans, etc.)
one's last moment; one's death; one's end
melancholy; gloom; depression
small room; closet; cubicle; booth; stall
suddenly; all of a sudden
richly colored; richly coloured
substance; essence; entity; subject; content; reality
to gasp for air; to pant; to be out of breath
gap; narrow space between things; valley; gorge; loophole (in a castle wall); arrow slit
to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
description; expression (in words); qualification (e.g. of a noun with an adjective); form; figure; appearance
floating; drifting; suspension; (arch.) wandering (about)
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
to narrow; to reduce; to contract
to join; to be put together; to combine; to unite; to fit; to close (e.g. of a wound)
violent explosion; bursting