sudden peal of thunder; thunderclap
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
crossing swords; fighting with swords; cutting each other (in fighting)
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
passing through (of a tunnel, bullet, etc.); going (right) through; penetrating; (arch.) being well versed (in)
thunder; thunderclap; crash of thunder
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
laws of nature; physical laws; physics
enclosing wall; boundary fence; obstacle; barrier
isolation; cut off; blockade; quarantine; interception; deprivation
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
end; ending; close; end of (one's) life; death
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
complexion; skin tone; skin colour; countenance; look (on one's face); expression
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
to conceal (oneself); to hide; to abscond; to deceive; to dissemble; to fool
favorite (to win); favourite; one's heart's desire; first choice; chocolate given to a man on Valentine's day out of genuine sentiment
earth; ground; the solid earth; the (vast) land
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
flow (of a fluid or gas); stream; flow (of people, things); passage (of time); course (of events); (step-by-step) procedure; group of people who remain together after the end of an event
just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of
to see all (of); to see everything; to see clearly; to perceive clearly; to give up (on); to abandon
suitable; appropriate; becoming; fitting
to jump back; to leap back; to jump aside; to jump out of the way
this (very thing); this precisely
direction of travel; direction of movement
holding a sword above one's head (kendo posture); haughty attitude; overbearing manner
standing firm; holding out
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
characteristic quality; special character; one's function; one's duty; fief; inherited estate
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
directly opposite; right in front
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
to load (a gun, etc.); to charge; to put into (e.g. emotion, effort); to include (e.g. tax in a sales price); to hang over; to shroud
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
impact; shock; impulse; (psychological) shock