to miss (capturing); to fail to catch; to let slip
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
feeling; sensitivity; emotion
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
popular name; common name; nickname; alias
to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang
to feel shy; to be bashful; to blush
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
emphasis; highlight; stress; stressed point
fighting with real swords; game played in real earnest
helplessly; easily; without resistance; without regret
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
intercept; interception; counter-attack
fully prepared; all ready
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
ignoring; acting as if it is nothing
either way; in any case; one way or another
switching off (e.g. electricity); turning off (e.g. water); off-season; offset; off-road; off-line; off (the price)
to write down; to make a note of; to put on record; to chronicle
there's no other way; there are no other options; there are no alternative means
knowledge; understanding; rules; regulations; deputy; acting
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
sales pitch; sales lure; catchphrase
inside one's heart; in one's mind
hold; catch; connection; relationship; unease; discomfort
prickling; stinging; biting; tale-telling; tattling
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
to throw down; to throw out; to abandon; to resign; to give freely; to give generously
reality; actuality; hard fact
activity; briskness; prosperity
to present; to offer; to show; to display; to assume (e.g. a shape)
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
deep emotion; strong feelings
cannot help (feeling); cannot hold back (tears, laughter, etc.)