both ends; either end; both edges; double-mindedness; sitting on the fence
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
to dance down (leaves, petals, etc.); to fall as if dancing
to tell (a story); to give an account of (an event, experience, etc.); to relate; to tell of; to show; to indicate
to run past from behind; to run through (e.g. gate, one's mind)
to create (a sensation); to give rise to (controversy)
aroma; fragrance; scent; smell
ground; earth; the solid earth; the (vast) land
to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)
oscillation; vibration; swing (e.g. of a pendulum)
the real pleasure (of something); the real thrill; flavour of ghee; (fig.) delicious taste; Buddha's gracious teachings
sense of urgency; feeling of high tension
even so; however; still; whereupon; even though; nevertheless
to lash out at; to flare up at; to fly at; to turn on
to distribute; to hand out; to deliver; to allot; to allocate; to place (staff, soldiers, etc.)
to turn inside out; to turn the other way; to turn (something) over
body; trunk; torso; hull (boat); fuselage (aircraft)
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
just because; even if; even though
fighting (against); taking on (an opponent); facing; confronting; competing (with); battle
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
martial arts; military arts; wushu; modern sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation
strict prohibition; ban; interdiction
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
thorough (criticism, defeat, etc.); utter; serious
reason for (one's) application (esp. to a company)
impure; adulterated; foul; mixed; dishonest
to be unable to bear (something) any longer; to be unable to put up with (something) any longer
direct talks; direct negotiations; talking to somebody in person
elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)
middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
index finger; forefinger; second toe
to tell; to (try to) persuade; to advise; to warn; to admonish; to reason
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with