field in which one acts unchallenged; unrivaled sphere of activity (unrivalled); one's monopoly
in succession; one after another
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)
in a crowd; ganging up (on); joining forces
large sturdy broad-bladed knife, used in woodcraft and hunting
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
shell; husk; hull; pod; chaff
gills; branchia; angle of the mandible; gonial angle
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
to cut off; to excise; to tear off; to cut out; to whittle down; to tear out
to struggle; to writhe; to wriggle; to act frantically; to make desperate efforts
altitude; height; elevation; high-degree; high-grade; advanced
subterranean rumbling; earth tremor
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
huge; enormous; great big
head; chief; leader; the greatest of all; the most excellent
eyeball; special feature; centerpiece; special program; loss leader; sunny-side up fried egg
large crowd; large herd; large flock; large school; large shoal; swarm
fishing; gathering seafood (e.g. clams, seaweed); catch (e.g. of fish); haul
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
transactions; dealings; business
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
prejudice; bias; distorted view
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
preconception; preconceived notion; prejudice
wrong impression; subjective impression; assumption; prejudice
to sink deeply into one's mind; to come home to; to go to one's heart; to pierce one's body (e.g. of wind, cold, etc.)
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to droop (e.g. ears of grain); to bow one's head; to hang one's head
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
troublesome; annoying; complicated