to hold back (someone) from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
vigilantly (watching for an opportunity); eagerly; with an eagle eye
to gain strength; to gather momentum; to be encouraged; to be heartened; to be invigorated; to take heart
shifting (the burden) onto; ill effects; negative consequences; burden
to push; to propel; to shove; to spur (someone); to stimulate; to impel
ulterior motive; plot; scheme; complicated circumstances; intricacies
sullenly; discontentedly; silently (in a bad mood); grumpily; with hurt feelings
as you (they, etc.) say; as you suggest; I absolutely agree
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
to occur repeatedly; to repeat; to be repeated; to be frequent
to take advantage (of someone's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
affair; state; verdict; sentence; directions; orders
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
to knock down; to beat up (till unable to stand)
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to underestimate; to make light of
extreme (measure, idea, etc.); radical; violent (language); strenuous (exercise, work, etc.); excessive; (physically) demanding
good humour (humor); good mood
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
fighting stance; fighting pose
encouragement; spurring (on); cheering (on)
opposite side; other side; other party
raising the curtain; opening (of an event); start; beginning
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
classical form of martial art
magic sword; cursed sword
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
another day; some other day
to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing
substitute (actor); stand-in; fill-in; understudy; double
to be greatly obliged; to be very sorry
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
by today; before the day is over
to compete with; to vie for
to lie face down; to lie flat (on one's stomach); to bend down (in submission); to bow down; to (crouch) and hide (behind); to conceal oneself; to lie down (and sleep)
to ask (humbly); to request (humbly)
wearing (e.g. a uniform, seat belt, helmet); having on
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
polite; courteous; civil; friendship; (sexual) intimacy