to blow upon; to breathe on; to pick (a fight); to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate; to overcharge
to accept somebody's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
(an) unknown; unknown number; variable; unknown quantity; not yet known
immediately; at once; instantly
corner; section; one horn; narwhal (Monodon monoceros)
to mistake someone for someone else; to misread; to misjudge
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
while; during; performed in this condition
change; alteration; modification
guaranteed; authentic; certified
series of battles; successive battles
chamber maid; female servant; area around the hips; waist area
rear; rear unit guard; anchor (man)
to darken; to get dark; to be clouded; to be hidden (behind clouds)
place to die; place of death
mandarin duck (Aix galericulata)
strict prohibition; ban; interdiction
able-bodied; robust; sturdy; strong
willow-leaf arrowhead; part of a Japanese stirrup; willow leaf
half-moon; half a month; semicircle
well-versed (in); profoundly knowledgeable (about); high in the attainment (of)
to wrench open; to prize open; to pick (lock)
ring; band; ring; circum-
treasuring; cherishing; prizing; holding dear
thunderous; rumbling; thunderously; rumblingly
burden; load (e.g. CPU time, electricity, etc.)
load; loading; weight (of a load)
to give up; to admit defeat; to throw in the towel
iron wall; impregnable fortress; impregnable; invulnerable; unassailable
(theatrical) blackout; taking a (sudden) turn for the worse; rapid deterioration
to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away
to scrape off; to shave off
Chinese white olive (Canarium album); olive (Olea europea)
maintaining a reasonable distance; neutral position; indecision
to mix; to stir; to scramble; to churn