to blow off; to be blown off
air battle; dog fight; aerial battle
unable to compete with; not able to make a dent in (e.g. a problem); not able to get a solid hit in (e.g. in a fight); hard to chew
broken into small fragments; smashed to atoms; fragments and splinters; smithereens
to scatter in all directions (like baby spiders)
appropriate; suitable; fitting; apt; proper; right
I don't know about ... but; it may be possible for ... but
beyond one's means or position; inappropriate to one's lot in life
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
completely; all the way; altogether; bodily
Ministry of War (Tang-dynasty China)
latter part (of book, etc.); sequel; concluding part
brilliant; glorious; glittering; bright; splendid (e.g. achievement, success); promising (e.g. future)
attachment (esp. to things); love; affection
sal (tree) (Shorea robusta); saul; Japanese stewartia (Stewartia pseudocamellia)
the staff; inside the department
guilty (feeling, conscience, look, etc.); (feeling) uneasy
eternal; unlimited; endless
from beginning to end; from start to finish; from first to last; end-to-end; all the way through
loud shout; excited cheering
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
to keep step (with); to keep pace (with); to move in lockstep; to align (with another's thoughts or actions)
important position; strategic point; important point; main point; essentials
military science; strategy; tactics
one's habitual practice; usual measure; old trick
in truth; in actuality; at heart; the truth; the real story
to attack the enemy in his unguarded moment
defense; defence; defensive preparations
depression; low spirits; dejection
bursting through the surface; suddenly surfacing; sudden increase (e.g. in public interest); fast rise (e.g. in rank)
to turn the rudder of a ship; to change direction (of policy, etc.)
to facilitate; to make easy; to simplify
hair-raising; bloodcurdling; horrible; shocking; gruesome
slimy; slippery; (arch.) (moving) slowly
able; capable; competent; able person; person of ability
loud laughter; hearty laugh
have no relation to; have no luck with; not be fated to