to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
control; check; restraint; inhibition
to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says
to scribble (write quickly); to dash off
common reed (Phragmites australis)
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
to be forestalled; to be taken in; to be cheated; to be outwitted
to knock down; to beat up (till unable to stand)
to crawl towards; to creep up to
to seize; to capture; to arrest; to hold down; to subdue
to take the initiative; to forestall; to beat to the punch
to conceive; to become pregnant; to get filled with (e.g. sails filled with wind); to be swollen with; to contain (a contradiction, danger, etc.); to carry (a problem, consequences, etc.)
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
social; societal; societary
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; deftly finishing up; putting on the final touches
absent-mindedly; vacantly; idly; in a whisper
(living) sacrifice; victim; scapegoat
to end one's life; to commit suicide; to end a life; to kill
puffing motion (when blowing, spitting, etc.); pouting (with displeasure)
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
with a chuckle; with a giggle
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
it's none of your business; it's not your concern
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
already completed (arrived, happened, etc.)
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
living only for one's work; a life with no other interest than one's work
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
genuine; authentic; true; real
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
sharp pain; acute pain; intense pain
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper