to break into a smile; to smile broadly; to beam
promptly; quickly; without delay; before others; first
(in the) confusion (of the moment)
hallway slippers; indoor shoes; overshoes; rubbers; galoshes
to stamp one's feet (in frustration, impatience, etc.)
endurance; perseverance; patience
generous; broad-minded; big-hearted
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
ambush; lying in wait for an ambush
bandolier; bandoleer; ammo belt; driving band (of a shell or bullet); rotating band
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
much less; to say nothing of
killing; destruction of life; cruel; heartless; callous
bare minimum; minimum necessary (amount, number, etc.)
to stop; to stay (e.g. the night); to contain; to keep (in position, in place); to record (e.g. a fact); to retain
to do ... incessantly; to do ... hard; (arch.) to happen repeatedly; (arch.) to happen over and over again
White Tiger (god said to rule over the western heavens); seven mansions (Chinese constellations) of the western heavens
to pull down; to lower; to reduce; to withdraw
to mask; to cover; to cloak; to hide; to conceal
noisily; with loud footsteps; in a crowd; incessantly; all together
Black Tortoise (god said to rule over the northern heavens); seven mansions (Chinese constellations) of the northern heavens
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
glue (usu. from animal and fish bone, skin, etc.)
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many