crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
unflaggingly; steadily; untiringly; knocking; tapping; clicking
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
one's nature; one's destiny; custom; tradition; habit
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
to take (someone) by surprise; to do something unexpected
sound; noise; note; fame; Chinese-derived character reading
together (of two people); both (of you, them, etc.)
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)
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
evasion; avoidance; shirking; recusation (of a judge); taking exception (to a judge); challenge
feeling; sensation; emotion; interjection
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
control (of a machine, device, etc.); control (over an opponent, one's emotions, etc.); governing; management
to stay on; to remain; to hold out; to stop (doing); to give up
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
guaranteed; authentic; certified
uneasy; unsure; unreliable; untrustworthy; (arch.) nervous; (arch.) impatient
magical powers; supernatural powers; spell; charm
coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
peace; security; tranquility; tranquillity
as one wishes; the way one wants; to one's satisfaction
ending; quitting; closing; ending before one had time to do something one wanted or intended to
beyond this point; from now on; after this
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
to use excessively; to use too much; to spend too much; to overwork someone
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
to tie; to restrain; to confine; to bind; to fasten