intelligence; intellect; brains
chance (of success); odds
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
to lose sight of; to miss
high-speed; rapid; express; highway; freeway; expressway
stone throwing; (throwing) stone
rotation; revolution; working (e.g. of one's mind); function; turnover (of goods, funds, etc.); circulation
to throw at; to fling at; to hurl at; to hurl (abuse, insults, etc.) at; to use (rough language) with (someone)
groan; moan; growl; snarl; hum (e.g. of a motor); buzz
beyond; across; the other side; the distance
to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to swallow up (in a crowd, whirlpool, the darkness, etc.); to suck in
thunder; thunderclap; crash of thunder
thunderous roar; roaring sound
ranking equal with; comparing favourably with; comparing favorably with
to smash; to break (into pieces); to shatter; to simplify; to make easy to understand
to jump up; to leap up; to spring up
to give up (all thoughts of); to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to make a decision; to decide
to get used to using; to get accustomed to using
passing through (of a tunnel, bullet, etc.); going (right) through; penetrating; (arch.) being well versed (in)
with all one's strength; with might and main; as hard as one can
epidermis; cuticle; bark; epidermis; facade
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
to break (into pieces); to smash; to shatter (someone's hopes, confidence, etc.); to crush; to simplify; to make easy to understand
to boost; to force up; to push up
shell; husk; hull; pod; chaff
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
to jump out; to leap out; to appear (suddenly); to emerge; to protrude; to project
attentive; cautious; careful; watchful
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
tail (of an animal); tail end; tip
(very) familiar; well-acquainted
rugged; scraggy; angular; gnarled
outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks
formal; official; regular; proper; legal; due (formalities)
to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.); to take (a measure, course of action, etc.); to pick (e.g. flowers); to gather (e.g. mushrooms); to extract (e.g. juice); to take (e.g. a sample); to assume (an attitude)
coloring; colouring; color scheme; colour scheme; (touch of) colour; embellishment
to peel; to skin; to pare; to bare (teeth, fangs); to open wide (eyes)
angrily; in a huff; in anger; plump; tender
tightly (packed); densely; closely; crammed