going straight to the point; cutting it short; as it turns out
expert; skilled hand; person of experience
astonishing; amazing; surprising; wonderful
numbness; going to sleep (of a limb); pins and needles
to flip; to snap; to repel; to use (an abacus); to calculate; to strum
to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)
to apply pressure (on); to bring pressure upon; to lean on
unperturbed; undaunted; retaining composure; unyielding; not giving an inch
ramming attack; hurling oneself (at); throwing oneself into (e.g. a role); going all out
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
to escape; to make one's getaway; to manage to get away
to repel; to drive away; to repulse; to reject
laws of nature; physical laws; physics
prioritized; focused; concentrated; predominant
cherry tree; cherry blossom; fake buyer; paid audience; hired applauder; horse meat
to inherit; to succeed; to take over
direct descent; direct line
technically accomplished; technical; polished
tank (military vehicle); chariot
gun; cannon; artillery; ordnance
quantity of heat (e.g. in calories, BTU, etc.); heat value; calorific value; (degree of) enthusiasm; zeal; passion
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
real; realistic; serious; non-joking; realtime blog; real world (cf. online games or social networking services)
the (four) limbs; arms and legs
heart; guts; nerve; central part
performing without rehearsal
bet; wager; stake; gamble
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
dimly; faintly; with a faint light; warmly; friendly; in a heartwarming manner