forward; frontward; ahead; rectangular front
to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
to sit down hard; to sink down to the floor
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
how long; how far; how much
in a day; in a brief space of time
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
Chinese martial arts; kung fu; wushu; kenpō (martial arts); kempo
future (usually near); prospects
special occupation; principal occupation; specialty; monopoly
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
to stand up; to get up; to rise; to recover; to take action; to start; to make the initial charge
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
empty-handed; unarmed; lacking funds
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
to be broken; to break; to fall through; to come to nothing
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
there's no knowing; there's no telling; it's anyone's guess; who knows?
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
convenient; handy; useful
tool; implement; means; furniture
essence; true nature; substance; reality
such; like that; that sort of; very
meaning; significance; sense
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
together; at the same time; same; identical
to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations