to change sides; to double-cross; to betray; to roll over (in bed); to turn over
safety zone; buffer (e.g. against defeat)
indicates means of action; cause of effect; by
murder; killing; murderer
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
mean; contemptible; despicable; dirty; foul; cowardly
(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy
commander; commanding officer; CO
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
admiration; wonder; astonishment
to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
to synchronise the breathing with the opponent prior to the start of a match
cherry blossom (colour, color)
to knock down; to knock off
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
stock; products; stolen goods; loot; spoils
cutting; severance; section; amputation; disconnection
handle; grip; holder; person who holds
to take more time than expected; to take a long time; to be delayed
intercept; interception; counter-attack
to reject; to repulse; to repel; to bounce back; to counterattack; to strike back
(an) unknown; unknown number; variable; unknown quantity; not yet known
violent explosion; bursting
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
to fly about; to skip about; to bustle about
to turn; to shift; to alter; to distract
hitting a ball; batting; stroke
killer technique; surefire assassination method; special or lethal move, usu. one unique to a certain fighter or fighting style
to leap back; to jump back
freely; right and left; as one pleases
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy