being unhuman; being removed from humanity; being unworldly
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
feelings; thoughts; meaning
to use as an intermediary; to mediate; to assist; to worry; to mind; to care
to clear away; to clear land; to prune; to lop off
metallic sound; metallic clank
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source
to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.); to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.)
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)
evident; plain; distinct; clear
short pause; short interval
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
sudden drop; sharp fall; nosedive; swoop
to leap back; to jump back
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
(sound of an) explosion or detonation; roar (of a machine)
nightlife districts; drinking districts
to break; to tear; to pierce; to split; to burst
soon; shortly; before long; having no time to ...; with no time to ...
explosion; rupture; break off
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
counter for parts, stages, installments, etc. (of a story, series, project, campaign, etc.); counter for bullets
back street; back alley; off-street
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
to conceal; to keep secret; to cover up
one's nature; one's feelings; plain; unadorned; mere; poor
to miss (capturing); to fail to catch; to let slip
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
strong interaction; strong force