to hinder; to obstruct; to disrupt; to interfere with; to cause a delay
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much
to drill; to bore; to hit the mark; to get to the heart of (the matter); (arch.) to put on; (arch.) to wear
femoral region; thigh area
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
big welcome; welcoming greatly; being very welcome
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
conditional; qualified; with conditions attached
pair; the two; both persons; both things
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably
roundhouse kick; turning kick
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
pause; interval; distance; range; suitable time; appropriate opportunity
evasion; avoidance; recusal (of a judge)
to take action; to start; to get started; to begin to do
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
stylish; fashionable; dressing (oneself) up; dressing smartly; fashionable dresser; smartly dressed person
pantyhose; panty hose; (sheer) tights
contraction; shrinking; shrinkage; constriction; deflation
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
long socks; long sox; stockings; hose
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
to have one's attention caught (by); to be distracted (by); to be preoccupied (with); to be captivated (by); to be absorbed (in)
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
abdomen; abdominal region; belly; middle part
one blow; one hit; one stroke; summiting on the first attempt (oft. without prior knowledge about the route; in climbing); on-sight; flashing
to be blown off; to blow off; to blow away; to vanish; to disappear; to be dispelled
rotation; revolution; working (e.g. of one's mind); function; turnover (of goods, funds, etc.); circulation
to rise; to get up; to stand up; to sit up
pain; agony; suffering; distress; torment
being preoccupied with; being obsessed; only thinking of; having only ... on one's mind
if one is unlucky; if one is careless; if things don't go well
bursting; rupture; explosion; breakdown (of talks, negotiations, etc.); breaking off
power; might; authority; influence
calm; composed; cool; quiet