to decide (e.g. an outcome); to dictate; to determine
congeniality; satisfaction; gratification; critical hit
taking refuge; evacuation; backup (of data)
to enliven (e.g. a conversation); to animate; to engage in enthusiastically; to become successful and well known
tenacious; persevering; persistent; sticky
gorgeous; brilliant; dazzling; ornate; gaudy; flowery
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (flyers, etc.); to give out; to shake off (a pursuer, companion, etc.); to give the slip
to cross (e.g. road); to traverse
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
to cancel; to withdraw; to retract; to take back (words, etc.); to revoke
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing
to invade; to raid; to infringe; to encroach; to harm; to afflict
evil thought; malicious motive
more than anything; above all else
top of the shoulders; tip of the shoulder; collar
frost; white hair; grey hair; gray hair
incessant; constant; continuous; perpetual; everlasting
Asura; demigod; anti-god; titan; demigods that fight the Devas (gods) in Hindu mythology
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
competent in all fields; jack of all trades; very active in many fields; versatile; all-round; (lit.) 8 faces and 6 arms
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
heat; hot air; enthusiasm; excitement; fever
long sword (as opposed to the shorter katana); tachi; sabre-like sword worn on the hip with the blade facing down
to jump on (a horse); to jump onto (a bus, train, etc.); to jump into (a taxi)
to mount (a horse, bicycle, etc.); to straddle; to sit astride; to span (an area, time, etc.); to extend over; to spread over
brow; glabella; middle forehead; area between the eyebrows
hidden ball trick; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
drop (e.g. of water); drip
shudder; shiver; trembling with fear
swimming; bathing; getting on in the world
vehicle; conveyance; (means of) transport; ride (at a fair, amusement park, etc.); attraction
performing without rehearsal; doing impromptu
to invest in; to sink money into; to put into; to lay out (funds); to inject; to impregnate
nature; natural constitution; innate disposition
control (of a machine, device, etc.); control (over an opponent, one's emotions, etc.); governing; management