by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
(electric) telegraph; telegraphy; telegraphic communication; telegram
pole; rod; line; dash; spoken monotonously
to long for; to yearn for; to hanker after; to be attracted by; to be drawn to; to aspire to
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
flashy; gaudy; wrapped in cheap flattery
genuine article; real thing; real deal
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
point (of a story, argument, etc.); key point; point; site; point (in scoring); point (in a loyalty program); points
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
dainty; delicate; slender; fragile (e.g. furniture); delicate; frail
extravagant; absurd; unbelievable; enormous; tremendous; extraordinary
level ground; horizon; field of view
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
well done!; nice try!; well fought!
to clear; to make clear; to be unruffled; to look unconcerned; to look demure; to look prim
training room (hall); gymnasium
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
to cover a surface; to spread all over; to blanket; to lay
high-class; high-grade; high-quality; high-ranking; high-level; senior
gun; firearm; wooden pole that wrestlers strike in practice; puffer fish
oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)
Wu Hu (five tribes that migrated into China in 300-500 CE: Xiongnu, Jie, Xianbei, Di, Qiang)
to wrestle with; to contest an issue; to take part in sumo
extreme leg-stretching exercise to increase flexibility of the crotch
spreading the legs (wide apart); opening the legs
closely (sticking, clinging, etc.); tightly
ghost; apparition; phantom; spectre; specter; demon
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
to embrace; to hug; to have; to possess; to command; to lead
spine; backbone; spinal column
stretch (of a material); stretch material; stretch (exercise); stretching; stretch; straight (course)
soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal
standing firm; holding out
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
indicates that an action is performed roughly or violently
groin; thigh; crotch; fork (in a tree, road, river, etc.); tines (of a fork)
to work too hard; to try too hard; to strain oneself; to overdo it; to go too far
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
considerably; fairly; quite; rather; pretty
pleasant feeling; good vibes
training; drill; practice; discipline