striking just before one's opponent makes a move
sand, ash, etc., thrown in the eyes to blind someone; throwing something at someone's eyes to blind them; eye poke (in combat sports); eye-gouging
one blow; one hit; one stroke; summiting on the first attempt (oft. without prior knowledge about the route; in climbing); on-sight; flashing
to shut in; to confine (in); to seal in; to contain; to suppress; to restrain
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
means; way; method; measure
to remind (someone of something); to call (someone's) attention (to); to tell (someone) again (to make sure); to make (doubly) sure (of); to emphasize; to reconfirm
umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
to become muddy; to become slushy
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
to feel hot; to flush; to burn
cool; chilly; feeling nice and cold
feel (of something); touch; texture; feeling; impression
to bloom; to flower; to blossom; (arch.) to rise up (of breaking waves)
bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla); French hydrangea
drop (e.g. of water); drip
one's body; one's person; oneself; one's appearance; one's place (in society, etc.); one's position
to polish; to shine; to burnish; to refine (a skill, etc.); to improve; to hone
gloss; luster; mellowness (of a voice); youthfulness (e.g. of skin); interest; appeal
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
memory (of having seen something or someone before); remembrance; recollection; recognition
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
both (people); the two of them
getting up early; early rising; early riser; early bird
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
to take along; to hold in the hand; to hang (e.g. from the shoulder or waist)
insertion; letter drop; sending to a prisoner; thing sent to a prisoner; supply of provisions, refreshments, etc. to someone carrying out a task
talking while standing; standing around talking