to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
to pluck off (esp. by twisting); to pick; to break off; to wrest (away from); to wrench free; to snatch (away)
brow; glabella; middle forehead; area between the eyebrows
rhinoceros beetle (esp. the Japanese rhinoceros beetle, Trypoxylus dichotomus)
armoring; armouring; armor; armour
opening (in a game of go, chess, etc.); early stages; initial phase; outset
to be at a loss how to continue an offensive; to be frustrated by impregnable defences
killer technique; surefire assassination method; special or lethal move, usu. one unique to a certain fighter or fighting style
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting); vital point
vigilantly (watching for an opportunity); eagerly; with an eagle eye
fortitude; perseverance; stoicism; patience
judgment; judgement; discernment
ability to get things done
to have both; to possess both; to combine with
flash; instant; lightning (speed)
reversal (of a situation); turnaround; turnabout; reversal (of direction of rotation)
drama; play; powerful drug
that's true; of course; obviously
(act of) violence; vicious crime; murder
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate
milk; breast; loop; decorative bump (on a hanging bell)
to warn against; to caution against; to admonish; to scold; to prohibit; to forbid; (arch.) to be cautious
degenerate monk; corrupt priest
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
to carry to extremes; to go to the end of something; to reach the peak of something (e.g. luxury, hardships, etc); to be extremely (e.g. busy); to exhaust completely; to have nothing left (e.g. to say)
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
to boast; to brag; to feign ignorance; to pretend not to know; to recite (a song or poem to oneself); to bark
tummy; tumtum; bang-bang; pop-pop; without reservation; unreservedly
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
to take (someone) to one place after another (forcibly); to drag (someone) around
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
to start for home; to head for home; to make for home
favorite (top choice) for the championship (favourite); best bet for the title
marlin; swordfish; spearfish; sailfish
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
going into battle; departure for the front; appearing (in a match); starting an election campaign
Chinese "star" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); Singapore