knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
to cut out; to clip from; to extract
old-fashioned; archaic; antique; antiquated
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
cannibalism; biting (someone); man-eating (e.g. tiger); cannibalistic
sense of smell; olfaction
some; several; many; how many; how much; very
100,000; hundred thousand
to rub in (e.g. cream into the skin); to grind and mix (e.g. pepper into miso)
as it is bound to (happen); following the natural course; though possible as it may be
(divine) revelation; divine oracle
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
specialized weapon or skill; specialised weapon or skill
conduct; behavior; behaviour
to suffice; to serve the purpose; to be satisfied
to avenge (somebody) by striking down their killer
to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)
to control; to command; to get the better of
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
veteran; old-timer; experienced person
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
to concentrate; to devote; to apply; to strain; to rack
circumstances; condition; to arrange; to manage; to lend money; to raise money
proposal; offer; request; application
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten
another meeting; meeting again; reunion
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
movement; transfer; migration; mobile; moving; traveling
exit; gateway; way out; outlet; vent; leak
to flicker; to quiver; to waver; to sway
Commonwealth of Nations (formerly British Commonwealth)
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly