the opposite direction; the other way
sound of pistol fire; sound of exploding gunpowder; exchange of (pistol) fire; shootout; conflict
answer respectively agreement or disagreement
to feign ignorance; to pretend one doesn't know
to burn down (to the ground); to clear away by burning; to reduce to ashes; to burn off
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
running continuously; firing in rapid succession
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
sensible; perceptive; quick to understand; understanding; sympathetic
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
(mutual) understanding; communication; passing without obstruction
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
with a "plop" (of tears, drop of water, etc.)
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
arrival; coming (e.g. something awaited); advent
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
gradually becoming poor; situation getting gradually worse and worse
to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
to ask for too much; to expect too much
crispy; crunchy; tearing; ripping; spirited; energetic
other side; opposite side; other party
self first; striving to be first; scrambling for
to grapple with (each other); to tussle with; to wrestle with; to scuffle with
extraordinarily; astonishingly; extremely; terribly; unreasonably; absurdly
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
body; group; party; gang; troupe; troop
crossing swords; fighting with swords; cutting each other (in fighting)
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
to cut off; to cut up; to tear to pieces
looking on; remaining a spectator
bow (weapon); archery; bow (for a violin, etc.)
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
ambush; troops in ambush; unexpected opposition; unexpected obstacle
direction; way; point of the compass; cardinal direction; method; means