to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip of (clothes, rank, etc.); to deprive of; to divest of
to be opposite; to face each other
to bite into (e.g. rope into skin); to cut into; to eat into; to encroach; to be wedged (i.e. underwear pulled from the back, driving it between the buttocks)
smoothly; swimmingly; forthrightly; without hesitation
to hold something reverently with both hands
any kind of; every; whatsoever; whatever
to live (of animals); to inhabit; to nest
sublime; noble; high-minded
going out; one's best clothes; formal (e.g. language); best (behaviour, manners, etc.)
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
downy hair; down; vellus hair; lanugo
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
smooth; shiny; slippery; greasy; slurping (noodles)
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
to be injured; to sustain a wound
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; especially; particularly
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
isolation; cut off; blockade; quarantine; interception; deprivation
with a start; with a jump
to bend; to warp; to lose heart
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
to look young; to seem young
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
thought; consideration; thinking
the reverse; other side; lining