to stare in wonder; to be amazed
to pass (a car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to outdistance
leg strength; walking ability; running ability
to cough violently; to have a coughing fit
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
stern expression; severe expression; grim expression
small; small-sized; small-scale; miniature
desperation; struggle to the death
much more; still more; single layer (or storey, etc.); (arch.) rather; (arch.) sooner
in accordance with plans; just as planned
space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart
sit-up; abdominal muscles; abs
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to
to hurt; to injure; to harm; to damage; to worry; to bother
acting without restraint; self-indulgence; wild license; being pretentious; putting on airs; foppery
there's no other way; there are no other options; there are no alternative means
having no choice; at a loss for what to do; at one's wits' end
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
blind spot (e.g. of a driver); dead angle; dead ground; dead space
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
falling over; toppling sideways
sink or swim; all or nothing; hit or miss; make or break
assistance; backing; reinforcements
faint breath; dying whisper; at death's door
top of the shoulders; tip of the shoulder; collar
exposed; scanty; bare; public; open
underhand grip; backhand grip (e.g. in tennis); unexpected twist; turning the tables (on an opponent)
(stabbing) through; (plunging) into
to do; to have sexual intercourse; to give; to present; to award
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
to call (someone) back; to recall; to call home; to bring back (memories, etc.); to recall; to revive
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
to train; to teach; to acquire (information); to learn; to stock; to stock up on
body; physique; build; stature
impatience; uneasiness; irritation; fretfulness
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
(a) touch of; tinge of; wreath (e.g. of smoke); one stroke; one brush
silence; stillness; quietness