backbiting of a coward; grumblings of a loser; (lit.) the far-off bark of a retreating dog
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
all; wholly; entirely; completely; without exception
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
to put one's strength into
useless resistance; vain struggle
to appear; to start to appear; to show signs of appearing
hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm
transfiguration; transformation; change of appearance
with a squish; with a splat
to be completely changed (for the worse); to be transformed
to abuse (verbally); to curse at; to shout abuse at; to speak ill of
two (long cylindrical things)
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
appearance; figure; shape; form
to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
things to do; must-do items; one's duty; what is required
will (to do something); drive; motivation; enthusiasm; eagerness
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
to drill; to bore; to hit the mark; to get to the heart of (the matter); (arch.) to put on; (arch.) to wear
torrent; rapid stream; violently rushing stream
large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
to flutter (e.g. a flag); to wave; to reverberate (e.g. thunder); to resound
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
it seems so; that's what it looks like
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
in line with this; therefore; consequently; so; such being the case; in that regard
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
beneficial; profitable; useful; helpful; instructive
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
if so; in that case; in that situation
space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart
gazing at (in wonderment)