to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory
stone wall; dry wall; rocky cliff; stone precipice
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
dark; gloomy; somber; depressing
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
to go through; to pierce; to run through (e.g. a river through a city); to pass through; to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out
(using) one's whole body; (putting in) all one's efforts; (exerting) all one's energies
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
bundle; package; parcel; counter for wrapped objects
to dip out; to scoop up; to ladle out
small quantity; small amount; narrowmindedness
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
to rub on; to rub against; to wipe on; to strike (a match)
to hit hard; to punch hard; to give a hard blow; to wallop; to sock
ignition; catching fire; firing (e.g. gun); discharging
flash (of light); glint; schiller
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
to draw (a bow) to the limit; to pull tight; to squeeze tight; to strain (voice)
without reservation; freely; frankly
skeleton; skeletal structure; build; framework
transformation; variation; metamorphosis; modification; deformation; variety
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
eardrum; tympanic membrane
to shake; to swing; to sway; to shock
sharp, loud rebuke; bark; roar; rebuke used in Zen to achieve enlightenment
almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
coercion; overpowering; to overpower; to overawe; to daunt
to stare at with a fixed gaze; to glare
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) cabin (on a boat, carriage, etc.)
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
to do (someone) a wrong; to do (someone) an ill turn; to take revenge; to resent; to bear a grudge