I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
to shake and untangle; to shake free from
to pierce through; to stand (of something sharp or pointy); to thrust (up)
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
invitation; introduction; temptation
favorite (to win); favourite; likely winner; one's heart's desire; first choice
blow; shock; strike; batting
addition; increase; Canada
sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana; scalpel; chisel; burin; knife money (knife-shaped commodity money used in ancient China)
tornado; hurricane; typhoon
mucus; mucilage; viscous liquid; phlegm
to do someone in; to bump someone off
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate
pushing; backing; boosting; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
wonder; admiration; being struck with admiration
way to use something; treatment; management (of help)
how can (one) do something
noted doctor; excellent physician
to thrust away; to send flying
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
edge (of a knife or sword); prong (of an electrical plug)
remembrance; recollection; recognition
rank; place (e.g. first place); decimal place; counter for ghosts
stiffening; rigidity; rigor; stiffness; ossification; petrification
soggy; soaked; crushed (out of shape); crumpled; messy; untidy
filthy; squalid; dirty; foul; sordid
these guys; these fellows
don't worry; there's no need to worry
redundancy; superfluity; useless addition
failure (in an examination); failing to advance (to the next year); falling short of the standard; not making the grade
to put an end (to); to close the books (on)
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
perfect score; full marks; extremely; very; quite
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
overflow; abundance; exuberance
magical power; mystical force