to stagger; to stumble; to waver; to be in two minds; to have an affair (with); to fall (for someone)
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
guarding; guard; railway bridge (over a road); (railroad) overpass; flyover
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
one shot; one charge; one blow; one punch; home run; one try; one attempt
pit of the stomach; solar plexus
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
next; secondly; subsequently
departure; departing from ...; sent from ...; (a letter, etc.) dated ...; counter for engines (on an aircraft); counter for gunshots, bursts of gas, etc.
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
to shoot through (a door, the heart, etc.); to go through
rotation; revolution; working (e.g. of one's mind); function; turnover (of goods, funds, etc.); circulation
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
to drive in (a nail, stake, etc.); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into; to shoot into; to input (data)
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
drawing a sword; drawn sword
flash (of light); glint; swift strike; quick decisive move
secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
to take pains; to take time for someone; to do work for someone; to go to trouble for someone
tornado; whirlwind; waterspout; twister
to be blown off; to be blown away; to disappear; to vanish; to rush; to hurry
killer technique; surefire assassination method; special or lethal move, usu. one unique to a certain fighter or fighting style
blind spot (e.g. of a driver); dead angle; dead ground; dead space
one blow; one hit; one stroke; summiting on the first attempt (oft. without prior knowledge about the route; in climbing); on-sight; flashing
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
counterattack; reversal technique
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); precisely because ...; all the more because of ...; on account of ...; ... being what it is
tailspin; spin; drilling; boring
technique; art; skill; move
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
wall of rock; rock cliff; rock face
crash; smashing (into); ramming; clash (of views, interests, teams, etc.); conflict
bare rock; rock surface; rock face
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
improvement (e.g. in skill, ability); advance; progress; communication of opinions of the general populace to those of high rank
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless