(I) will; (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if); might it be (that); hey
running parallel (to); running side-by-side; keeping pace (with)
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
cutting; severance; section; amputation; disconnection
to hit (e.g. to have a car hit someone); to run into; to reject; to deny; to eliminate; to exclude; to flip
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
to go against; to fight against; to oppose; to resist; to deny
confused fight; free-for-all; melee; close contest; close match
to attack the enemy in his unguarded moment
disgrace; discredit; dishonor; dishonour; blot; shame
suddenly; all of a sudden
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
catchers who warm up pitchers in the bullpen; tank (character that soaks up damage for the rest of the party in an MMORPG)
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
to hang over; to cover; to lie over; to fall on one's shoulders; to become one's responsibility; to become a burden
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
comfort; consolation; diversion
to speak to; to give a (something) talk to; to speak words of (something)
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
group; crowd; flock; herd; bevy; school
to pull apart; to separate; to have a lead over; to pull ahead of; to outdistance
shortness of breath; panting; puffing; running out of steam (e.g. economy); losing momentum
series of battles; successive battles
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
light; easy; non-serious; minor
question; inquiry; enquiry
preventing (someone) from leaving; confinement; keeping indoors; being stranded; grounding
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
depending on; dependent on
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
supreme ruler; autocrat; dynast; high king