yaksha (Buddhist guardian deities sometimes depicted as demonic warriors)
second coming; second advent
to assemble; to set up; to construct
preemptive strike; preemptive attack; first strike
to have an acute sense of smell; to have a good nose (for bargains, something amiss, etc.); to have a keen nose; to have an ability to quickly uncover things
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
to bring into the open; to reveal; to uncover (e.g. evidence); to bring to light
condensation (of ideas, emotions, etc.); condensation (of a vapour or gas)
to rain incessantly; to downpour
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
to draw (a bow) to the limit; to pull tight; to squeeze tight; to strain (voice)
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
simultaneous; all at once
sweeping with fire; mowing down; strafing
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
party; group; crew; company (of troops); corps; unit
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
stick; club; cudgel; bludgeon
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large size; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
gift; boon; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
to escape (disaster, death, etc.); to be saved from; to be rescued from; to avoid (e.g. punishment); to evade (e.g. responsibility); to avert
to shoot through something (wall, body, etc.); to pierce (e.g. with an arrow or a look)
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to fly about; to skip about; to bustle about
body; group; party; gang; troupe; troop
to be coming; to be popular; to be fashionable; to be angry; to have blown one's lid
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
to put away; to stow away; to tuck away; to hoard
unhurt; uninjured; flawless (e.g. gem); unblemished; spotless (e.g. reputation); faultless (e.g. performance)
cutting; severance; section; amputation; disconnection
throw; throwing; throwing event