to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
to chase; to run after; to pursue
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)
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
to torment; to harass; to tease
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
now that it's come to this; since it's come to this
already; now; no longer; not any more
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
long military service; having experienced many battles
soldier; combatant; warrior
mysterious fish; strange fish
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
if you do this; if this is the case
to spin vigorously; to wave around (e.g. sword, bat)
action; movements; motions; bearing; behaviour; behavior
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
face; mug; surface; cheek meat; (arch.) cheek; (arch.) cheeks
to slap; to strike; to spank
response (felt in the hands); resistance; reaction; response; effect
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged
to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
powerfully; vigorously; with all one's strength; lots of; heaps of; plenty
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
to abuse; to exploit to the full; to give free rein to
science; learning; scholarship; arts and sciences; academic pursuits