to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
patterns of thinking; train of thought
to draw close to; to edge up to; to snuggle up to; to nestle close to; to cuddle with; to draw closer to
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
to crawl; to creep; to slither; to wriggle; to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread
to all appearances; no matter how you look at it
smallish; on the small side
giant squid (Architeuthis martensi)
winding; meandering; wriggling; wiggling; waving; swaying
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
to throw; to fling; to heave; to toss
extinction; extinguishment; disappearance; annihilation
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
slightly (blushing); suddenly (getting bright, flaring up, flashing on, etc.); distractedly
to win through (e.g. to the next round); to win game after game; to achieve a final victory; to fight to the end and win; to come out on top
gliding (through the air)
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to go down and stand; to alight; to get down
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
groan; moan; roar; growl; buzz; hum (e.g. motor)
before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them
front; frontage; facade; main
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
threat; intimidation; menace
victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
to shoot (at); to attack; to defeat; to destroy
to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to lob (e.g. grenades)
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
to spring; to jump up; to fly up; to skip
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front