drawing a katana and attacking in the same stroke; doing (something) suddenly and without warning; doing without prior notice
to deal a blow in return; to hit back; to punch back; to reject; to send back
to poke one's nose into another's affairs; to have a hand in; to take a (deep) interest in; to poke one's head (into a room)
spine; backbone; spinal column
(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering; to get into a panic; to make a fuss; to make a scene
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
to grow up; to become an adult
anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever
(many) years; long-standing (esp. hatred, grudge); ancient
hatred; abhorrence; loathing; detestation
to be based on; to take into account; to build upon; to have one's feet firmly planted on; to plant oneself on
bad (taste); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
to take (someone) away; to carry off; to abduct; to kidnap
origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature
settlement; permanent residency
frequent; densely packed; thick
several times; several degrees
making a round trip; going and returning; round-trip ticket; return ticket; correspondence; exchanging (letters)
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
emergency; crisis; imminent danger; Vulnerable (conservation status); VU
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
insatiable; untiring; persistent
bone marrow; medulla; true spirit; one's mind
intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse
to take an aggressive position; to stir up trouble
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
retirement (from work); leading a quiet life (after retirement); retired person; retiree; surrendering headship of the family (pre-WWII)
slapping on (stamp, sticker); flopping down
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
to hold tightly; to hold firmly
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
plane; sharpen; whittle; pare; shave (leather); scrape off
section; cross section; profile
cave; cavern; den; grotto
mulberry field; mulberry plantation
dry riverbed; river beach