punch (with the fist); punching (a hole); hole punch; punch (drink); punch (in a song, speech, etc.); impact
several times; a few times
resignation; stepping down; retirement; retreat; decamping; withdrawal
sharp (eyes, ears, etc.); keen; acute; sharp-witted; shrewd; clever
to distract one's attention
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
change of heart; change of mind; change in mental state
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
tofu; bean curd; beancurd
arrowhead; target of a flying arrow; brunt (of an attack); the very moment (when); the point (of doing)
relief; mitigation; alleviation; relaxation (of restrictions, tensions, etc.); easing; softening
counter for birds or rabbits
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) temporary residence
with great vigour; in leaps and bounds; (lit.) with the force of surging waves
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
immediately; right away; at once; easily; readily
to be wide-ranging; to be diverse; to cover a lot of ground; to cover various topics
defeat; lost battle; losing a war
(written) invitation; letter of invitation
undesirable lover (boyfriend, girlfriend); passion; temper; irritability
base (of operations); site; location; center; foothold; stronghold
call; visit; inquiry; enquiry; question
bachelorhood; spinsterhood; celibacy; living apart from one's family; living alone; person who lives alone
store; reserve; stock; savings
news (from someone); letter; contact; (someone's) whereabouts; (someone's) movements
benefit; use; good; profit; gains
illicit sale; smuggling; bootlegging; trafficking
incision; operation; section
condition; state of preservation
source; origin; exit; way out; (appropriate) moment to come out; (right) time to appear
hearing (of a statement, opinion, explanation, etc.); asking; questioning (e.g. a suspect); listening (e.g. to the radio)
permanent; perpetual; lasting
verification; confirmation; on-site inspection (by a judge, investigator, etc.) to gather physical evidence; verification
to sell wholesale; to grate (e.g. vegetables); to cut up fish
soil; breeding ground (for); fertile ground (for)
severe punishment; rigorous measures