to slacken; to loosen; to relax; to slack off (e.g. one's work, attention); to not put one's heart in
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
to clear away; to clear land; to prune; to lop off
guard on sword, polearms, etc.; flange; brim; visor (e.g. of a hat)
metal fittings; metal fixtures
crossbow (incl. large models operated by a number of people); netted apparatus atop a wall containing large stones, which were dropped onto attackers by cutting the net; slingshot; catapult
to kick flying (often a person in sport, martial arts, etc.)
to be imminent; to loom; to be approaching; to be impending
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase
desperately; recklessly; rush headlong
to haul in (e.g. rope, net, etc.); to pull in; to attract (e.g. stares)
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
to be unsteady; to reel; to shake; to waver; to be unsettled (feelings, thoughts, etc.)
mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary
to settle (a problem); to put an end to (a dispute); to be disposed of; to be settled; to come to an end
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
skill; dexterity; master hand
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
interest (in something); enthusiasm
to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to lob (e.g. grenades)
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
following; pursuing; tracking; shadowing; tailing; chasing
straight; straightforward; direct; neat (e.g. spirits); black (e.g. tea, coffee); entering university directly from high school; fast ball
to stoop; to lean over; to bend forward; to bend down; to crouch; to squat
to pitch forward; to fall forward
to break; to tear; to pierce; to split; to burst
to place firmly; to hit very hard
rapid succession (e.g. questions)