to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source
to knock down; to knock off
encirclement; encircling net; tight besiegement
flash (of light); glint; swift strike; quick decisive move
top of the shoulders; tip of the shoulder; collar
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
terrible; dreadful; tremendous; terrific; appalling; shocking
even (e.g. even a child); as long as (it is, you are, etc.); (if) only; just
to get cold feet; to back away; to withdraw
to force (someone) to take part; to take along unwillingly
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
to rise high (of water); to overflow; to swell; to be filled with (emotion, energy, etc.); to be bursting with; to be brimming with
to become frightened; to get scared; to be seized with fear; to be intimidated; to lose one's nerve; to get cold feet
to kill; to beat to death
klop; klunk; whonk; with a heavy impact; forcibly
ding (of a bell); bing; honk (i.e. sound of blowing one's nose); snort; heating in a microwave; cooking in a microwave
from the beginning; without hesitation; entirely; completely; head-on; head-first
cool; calm; composed; all right; fine; OK
two times; twice; two degrees
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
stepping back; drawing back
strike (i.e. industrial action)
feeling in the hands (when striking, poking, etc.); (feeling of) resistance; response (to one's efforts); reaction; (having an) effect (on)
scarecrow; figurehead; dummy
mark; target; object; subject; point (e.g. of argument)
to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)
threat; intimidation; menace
versus; against; to (e.g. score of 4 to 2, ratio of 3 to 1, vote of 320 to 180); toward ...; to ...; equal footing
to reach out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to get involved in; to embark on; to start a fight; to get physical with
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
any more; anymore; any further; any better; any longer
fighting with real swords; game played in real earnest
to give a command (e.g. in a loud voice); to give an order