to thrust before; to thrust at
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
middle finger; long finger; second finger; middle toe; third toe
to push (something) against
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
gem; jewel; precious stone
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
device; contrivance; trick; trap; (small) scale; half finished; commencement
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
(for) self-defense; (for) self-protection
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
to be helpful; to be useful
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
to touch; to feel; to touch (with); to experience; to come in contact with; to touch on (a subject); to allude to
cheap article; poor quality article
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
taking captive; carrying away; kidnapping; kidnaping; abduction
occupation (e.g. of territory); exclusive possession
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
usurpation; taking back; dispossession
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; means of transportation
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
rotation (usu. around something); revolution; turning
to glide; to slide (e.g. on skis); to fail (an examination); to bomb (when telling a joke); to drop; to go down
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
staff; member (club, society, etc.)
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
intelligence gathering; information gathering