to smash; to break (into pieces); to shatter; to simplify; to make easy to understand
quick on the uptake; quick to catch on; perceptive; intuitive
bad (feeling, impression, attitude); creepy; disgusting
dying in vain; useless death; meaningless death
plan; idea; design; taste; liking; preference
storyboard (film, television); design for a series of movie scenes
getting poised again for charging; toeing the mark again; starting again; getting a fresh start; going back to square one
under-shoulder swing-down; technique of grasping the arm of the opponent, the moment he comes forward, while stepping out of line and pushing down on the shoulder blade with the other hand, thus pulling him down; dodging; parrying (questions); disappointment; letdown
peerless; unequaled; unequalled
borderline between life and death; verge of death; deadline (boundary around a prison which prisoners were not allowed to cross)
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
closing credits (of a film, TV show, etc.); end credits
guilty verdict; judgment of guilty (judgement)
to take command; to give direction
innocent verdict; "not guilty" verdict
one's bosom friend; kindred-spirit
having presence of mind; self-possessed; imperturbable; calm and self-possessed
to attract (to oneself, e.g. with bait or light); to draw close; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion; to convulse
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
official certification; official approval; certification examination; licensing examination; hypothesis testing
elementary level; beginner level
blasphemy; profanity; sacrilege; desecration; defilement
demotion; relegation; downgrading
running parallel (to); running side-by-side; keeping pace (with)
with a bonk; with a thump; with a klunk; with a rap
substitute for a proper greeting (e.g. gift)
to spend time (on doing something)
heavy work; manual labour; feat of strength
disturbance; confusion; perturbation; commotion; turbulence
mobility; maneuverability
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
basis for decision; evidence for judging
sumi; India ink; squid ink; octopus ink; carpenter's inking string
racing noisily (in a car, motorcycle, etc.); roaring (e.g. down the street)
the harmonizing, mentally and physically, of two parties engaged in an activity; singing from the same hymn-sheet; dancing to the same beat
the more (people) fight, the closer they are; those who quarrel most are often the best of friends
hey!; c'mon!; pushy; overbearing; self-assured