preference; priority; precedence
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
to get tired of waiting; to grow impatient
to bare one's fangs; to snarl (at)
to flick off; to give (someone) the flick; to send (something) flying; to hit (a person); to knock down
aggressiveness; competitive spirit; fighting spirit
three sides; small offering stand
to bite into; to sink one's teeth into; to stick to; to cling to; to hold on to
one arm; one's right-hand man; one's right hand
in drops; dripping; gently (sloping); sluggishly; endlessly; leisurely
to pin down; to immobilize; to immobilise; to control; to suppress
to screw; to twist; to distort; to parody; to torture; to wrest
stinking; smelly; suspicious; fishy; clumsy; unskilled
to kick flying (often a person in sport, martial arts, etc.)
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to take hold of
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
to lie down; to stretch out; to lie ahead (of danger, difficulty, etc.); to lie in wait
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
change in pronunciation or meaning of a word; sound change; word with an altered pronunciation or meaning; turning or twisting part of a text (in Chinese poetry)
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
mat; canvas (boxing, wrestling)
feel; touch; impression (of a person); most impressive passage; highlight; beginning
feeling; sensation; mood; sensation of doing
convenient; useful; finding useful; coming in handy; (priceless) treasure
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
matte (finish, colour, etc.); matt; mat; matte (metallurgy)
inner; underwear; undergarment; innerwear
sitting on the floor grasping one's knees (as in a gym class)
to shake; to wave; to swing; to sway
cooking stove; burner (gas, electric, etc.); range; cooktop; hob
knob; handle; snack (to have with a drink); side dish; a pinch (e.g. of salt); (file) handle
in hand; on hand; on one; handheld
saucepan; pot; stew; hot pot