operation; functioning; running
dissemination; scattering; sprinkling; spraying
shelter; cover; screen; shield; obstruction; defilade
passing through (of a tunnel, bullet, etc.); going (right) through; penetrating; (arch.) being well versed (in)
virtually empty; quite empty; inadequately defended; defenseless; defenceless
to pull the trigger; to squeeze the trigger
reaction; recoil; kick; backlash
several shots; several blows
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
to make an appearance; to show up
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
hosing down; drainage; discharge of water; spraying with water
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)
life and death; samsara (cycle of death and rebirth); death
to kill; to choke the life out of
grotesque; disgusting; gross
to lean against; to recline on; to lean on; to rely on; to depend on
dripping wet; soaked; drenched
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
to lend someone one's shoulder; to support with one's shoulder; to lend a hand; to come to someone's aid
silence (not speaking); muteness
to be smeared; to be covered
to talk; to chat; to chatter
fierce; intense; severe; violent; strong; vehement
old enemy; longtime enemy; arch-enemy; traditional rival; longstanding foe
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
to form; to shape; to make; to mold; to mould; to build up
sense of guilty pleasure; feeling of naughtiness
field of vision; view; one's outlook (e.g. on life); one's horizons
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
deep emotion; strong feelings
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity