indicates means of action; cause of effect; by
with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)
to beat fast (of one's heart); to flutter (with joy, anticipation, etc.); to throb; to pound; to palpitate
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
muscle; tendon; vein; artery; fiber; fibre; line
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
insipid; flat; dull; lifeless; listless
carbonic acid; carbonated water; baking soda; sodium carbonate
to fly (with great force); to blast (e.g. into the sky); to lack common sense; to be extremely surprised (by)
to declare; to assert; to state definitively; to finish saying; to say it all; to finish one's sentence
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
least; lowest; worst; awful; horrible; at the very least
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
history; pedigree; lineage
social standing of a family; lineage; parentage; good family
no objection; nothing to criticize; nothing to criticise
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
to partition; to divide; to direct; to manage; to settle accounts; to assume a crouching posture (at the start of a bout)
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
willful; wilful; selfish; carefree; do-as-you-please; freewheeling
to paint (draw) a picture
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
Full speed ahead!; Full steam ahead!
without looking aside; looking neither right nor left; wholeheartedly; single-mindedly
to notice; to become aware; to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to recover consciousness; to come to oneself
worldwide; global; international; world-famous; world-class
to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner