to run swiftly; to dash; to rush; to race
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
stale; old fashioned; hackneyed; trite; antiquated; obsolete
modesty; self-control; discretion
book; volume; this; present; main; head
long ago; a long time ago; already
to get mad; to be highly offended; to get pissed off; to get angry; to lose one's cool
locking sword to sword (in a duel) and pushing; fierce, close-fought competition
creak; squeak; creaking sound
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
to repel; to drive away; to repulse; to reject
terrific; fierce; terrible; tremendous; dreadful; awful
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
to knock (ideas) against each other; to present competing ideas; to have a lively exchange of ideas; to smash together; to crash into each other; to throw at each other
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
top of the head; crown of the head
to pierce through; to break through
to fly around; to scatter
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
with all one's strength; with all one's might
to cause; to induce; to bring about; to pull upright; to help up (e.g. a fallen person)
great physical power; animal strength
to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort
unperturbed; undaunted; retaining composure; unyielding; not giving an inch
to set one's teeth; to clench one's teeth; to grit one's teeth
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
tomfoolery; monkey business
to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature); to let cool; to dampen; to throw a damper on; to spoil
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe
punishment; spanking; smacking; chastisement; scolding
to come to an end; to close the curtain
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
to get mad; to be highly offended; to get pissed off; to get angry; to lose one's cool
casual; doing something without taking it too seriously
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)