to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
dull sound; muffled sound
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
luckily; blessedly; fortunately
to realize; to realise; to hit upon something
bleeding; haemorrhage; hemorrhage; bleeding money; red ink; selling below cost
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
the body; the flesh; the outer man; one's physique
stepwise; one step at a time
bargain sale; selling cheaply; giving out freely
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
to go flying along; to move fast (against the wind)
to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
explosion; rupture; break off
turn (in line); order of things; sequential order
to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
to take a step backward; to retreat a step
premature joy; short-lived elation
cannot (do); it is impossible that...; it is (highly) unlikely that...
to bear up in tragedy; to stand pain well; to hold one's temper; to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth
bluff; false show of power; bold front
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
to be overawed; to be overpowered; to lose the mental battle
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
to stay on; to remain; to hold out; to stop (doing); to give up
to be stubborn; to be obstinate; to be perverse; to not give in
licking one's lips; licking one's chops