to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
instant; moment; for an instant
the opposite direction; the other way
acceleration; speeding up
to strike someone a blow; to bring down (a stick on someone's head)
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
cave-in; collapse; sinking; depression (e.g. of the skull); subsidence
in the meanwhile; during the time
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
great speed; recklessly fast speed
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
four legs; four-legged; quadruped
distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without
maneuver (usu. of military force); manoeuvre; mobile; nimble; agile
to throw; to toss; to hit; to strike; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles)
(direct) hit; hitting the mark
burst of laughter; roar of laughter
-itis (indicating an inflammatory disease)
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
bringing certain death; deadly; knockout (blow)
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
to make a sound with one's throat; to purr (cat)
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
opening fully; full throttle; full power
contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
huge; vast; enormous; swelling; expansion
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation
edition; version; plate; block; editions of a publication
charge (electrical); recharging; charge (fee); topping up (a contactless smart card); recharging; refuelling; charge
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say