(weather) front; front line; forward area; action zone
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
pains; efforts; trouble; labor; labour; services
(clenched) fist; knuckles
to beat vigorously; to rain strikes upon someone; to tan someone's hide; to mercilessly pummel; to beat the daylights out of
procedure; process; proceedings; formalities
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough
thoughtless; reckless; rash; excessive; unreasonable; immoderate
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
to rake over the coals; to scold; to chastise; to burn moxa on the skin
top of the head; crown of the head
complete defeat; utter defeat; annihilation; to be completely defeated; to be beaten hollow
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud
strong point; merit; virtue; advantage
defect; demerit; weak point; disadvantage
irritation; annoyance; frustration
commitment; pledge; promise
to square one's shoulders
twilight; sunset; dusk; evening
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
heat; hot air; enthusiasm; excitement; fever
to choke; to be choked (by); to sob convulsively
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
to blow into; to breathe into; to inspire; to indoctrinate; to record (music, video, etc.)
counter seat; seat at the counter
acquaintance; friend; familiar face
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
to give a warning; to remind (a person) of