to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
to sink (into); to get depressed
to churn up; to strike up; to throw up; to tip up; to flip up
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
slashing a sword diagonally from the shoulder
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
to knock down; to shoot down; to lop off
popularity; favour; defense; defence; agreement; receiver of technique (e.g. in martial arts)
to cross one's mind; to occur to one
to brush away; to sweep aside; to repel (e.g. enemy); to drive away; to rout
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
deliberately; intentionally; on purpose; purposely
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
intent; intention; bad faith; mens rea (guilty mind)
reaction; recoil; kick; backlash
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
stunning; electrifying; striking; eye-popping; brilliant
to raise (hoist) a flag; to raise an army; to start a new business
both schools; both universities
to play a dirty trick; to use underhanded methods; to hit below the belt; to play false
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
to spill; to drop; to grumble; to complain; to let one's feelings show
to use up (all one's strength, ideas, etc.); to exert oneself; to do one's best
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
in that way; like that; that way
spring; spring (in one's legs); bounce; springboard; impetus
to move forward; to move on
belief; faith; conviction
anything and everything; just about everything
to trample underfoot; to tread on; to crush with a foot
rival; opponent; revenge; (arch.) spouse
in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
loser; defeated person; the defeated