to delay; to postpone; to put off; to slow down; to hold up; to retard
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
unsuitable; inappropriate; improper
desperation; despair; self-abandonment
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
yikes!; eek!; ook; eek; customer
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
derivation; development; offshoot
to hit each other; to exchange blows; to fight
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
step; stair; shelf; layer; grade; level; dan (degree of advanced proficiency in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
to take (someone) by surprise; to do something unexpected
to be blown off; to blow off; to blow away; to vanish; to disappear; to be dispelled
fall; crash (of an aircraft)
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on
three years; third school year (e.g. of high school)
to swoop down; to glide down; to fly down; to land gently (on); to alight (on)
completion; perfection; accomplishment
spirit; drive; vigour; ambition; aspiration
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
creeping; crawling; sneaking
crash; smashing (into); ramming; clash (of views, interests, teams, etc.); conflict
to open (one's eyes) wide
chin; jaw; gills; branchia
to fall completely silent; to become still as death
(sports) ground; (playing) field; playground; stadium
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
high praise; great admiration; with critical acclaim; to rave reviews; currently; presently
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation; applause
essence; quintessence; spirit; soul; heart; pith (and marrow)
person concerned; interested party; related party
full view; total picture; whole story; full particulars; all the details
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
leading a meeting; presiding over a meeting; officiating at a ceremony; chairman; presenter; host
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
such ... as; or some such