destructive blast; blowing up; explosion
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
to drill; to bore; to hit the mark; to get to the heart of (the matter); (arch.) to put on; (arch.) to wear
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
come (on); come now; all right; right; well; hmm
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
to throw a punch at; to swing at; to strike out at; to raise a hand against
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
to cut up; to split open; to rip to pieces; to tear to pieces
to unfold; to unroll; to open
terrible; dreadful; tremendous; terrific; appalling; shocking
waves that remain after the wind has subsided; after-effect; aftermath
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
spiderweb; spider web; spider's web; cobweb
crack; crevice; fissure; chap; rift
to mix (with); to be mixed (together); to be mingled
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; strikingly; outstandingly; especially
explosion; detonation; blast; outburst (of emotion); explosion (e.g. of anger); eruption (e.g. of discontent)
pair; the two; both persons; both things
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
to bump into; to run into; to encounter; to meet with; to clash (of opinions, people, etc.); to conflict
on the one hand ... (and on the other ...); on one side
arms; weapons (of war); armor; armour
living flesh; flesh and blood; living (human); raw (flesh, esp. fish)
contest of strength; trial of strength
case; occasion; situation; circumstances
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
battle; war; fight (against time, poverty, etc.); struggle (for freedom, survival, etc.); contest; competition