to break; to smash; to defeat; to destroy; to eliminate
along (wall, coast, river, etc.); alongside; following
running as fast as one can
to decline (in prosperity); to become deserted; to become desolate; to taper off (of a sound)
to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
to be opposite; to face each other
(one's) family; dependents; household; follower; retainer; underling
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
large number (of); many; majority
intercept; interception; counter-attack
way out; means to escape; escape route
to draw a conclusion; to conclude; to settle on
large tree; big tree; huge tree
close thicket; dense forest; jungle; amazon.com
blow; shock; strike; batting
foul play (sport); breaking the rules; infringement; irregularity
great speed; recklessly fast speed
carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A; instep; back of hand
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
metallic sound; metallic clank
to stagger; to stumble; to totter; to misconduct oneself; to have a love affair; to waver
fighting stance; fighting pose
shadow or cloud (e.g. on someone's happiness); shade; gloom
besides; furthermore; on top of that; and yet; nevertheless; even so
state of emergency; emergency; crisis
even though; despite; notwithstanding
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
speciality; specialty; subject of study; expert; area of expertise
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
eyesore; unpleasant sight; obstructing a view
restoration; repair; mending
cannot be compared with; no match for
with a whoosh; with a swish; with a whirl; whizzing by
unit; (musical) group; band
to jump at; to be attracted by
top of the shoulders; tip of the shoulder; collar