in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
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)
red; crimson; red-containing colour (e.g. brown, pink, orange); Red (i.e. communist); red light (traffic); red ink (i.e. in finance or proof-reading); (in) the red
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
slight movement; slight tremor; quiver
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
blink (of eyes); wink; twinkling (of stars); flicker (of light); blink (of light)
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
hilt (of a sword); haft (of a dagger); handle; handgrip
temporal region; regio temporalis (capitis)
to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into
to crumble away; to collapse
clay doll; clay figure; clay figurine
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
root; source; origin; foundation; basis; essence
making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
feel (of a material); texture
elaborate; delicate; exquisite
since when; from when; how long
to lead someone around by the nose
should; must; -able; probably; likely
to lose sight of; to miss
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
to diffuse; to spread throughout; to prevail; to become widespread; to reach everyone
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to make an appearance; to show up
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
withdrawal; retraction; revocation; repeal
to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time