dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
to take aim (at); to set one's sights (on)
ramming attack; hurling oneself (at); throwing oneself into (e.g. a role); going all out
to ram one's opponent head-first in the initial charge; to punch hard; to hit hard
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
to blow off (strongly); to blow away; to drive away (e.g. one's worries); to dispel; to do at great speed (e.g. drive a car); to carry out (a task) very quickly
to fall on one's backside
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
without; but if; otherwise; or else
cool; indifferent; apathetic; cold; cold-hearted; heartless
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
advantages and disadvantages; interests (of parties)
coincidence; agreement; conformity; consistency; cooperation
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
trembling from fear; trembling all over
talking in delirium; incoherent muttering
convenient; handy; useful
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
to give up on; to turn one's back (on); to abandon; to forsake; to dump (e.g. romantic partner)
to go past (a place or thing); to go beyond
dainty; delicate; slender; fragile (e.g. furniture); delicate; frail
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
rude person; insolent person
anger; rage; resentment; indignation; exasperation
shout of abuse; jeers; boos
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
to come loose; to come untied; to come undone; to loosen up (e.g. tension)
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
to wait for one's chance; to wait for an opportunity
lightning; flash of lightning; lightning bolt
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
to fight against; to oppose; to face