obstruction; hindrance; blocking; disturbance; interference; interruption
(not) at all; (not) a bit; (not) in the least; (not) in the slightest
to make sense; to be meaningful
to jump up; to spring up; to move around; to bounce up and down; to pound (of one's heart, e.g. with excitement); to throb
to dance (orig. a hopping dance); to be manipulated; to dance to someone's tune
to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to disguise oneself (as); to change (into); to transform; to change radically (for the better)
huge; vast; enormous; swelling; expansion
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
feeling keenly; fully realizing
hey there; I say; see here
too much for one to handle; beyond one's capacity; unmanageable; uncontrollable; incorrigible; obstreperous
superman; superhuman person; Superman (superhero)
lead nowhere; get one nowhere; no use; fruitless; there's no point (in doing)
deep-seated grudge; hatred
legend; folklore; tradition
nonstandard; out of spec; irregular; exceptional; extraordinary; unbelievable
blood and iron; military might
hot blood; warm blood; zeal; fervor; fervour
cold-bloodedness; coldheartedness
laughing at an inappropriate time; not being able to hold back one's laughter; scornful laughter; snicker; snigger
how much; how many; no matter how (much); however; (not) many; (not) much
to bluff; to act brave; to put on a bold front
remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
useless resistance; vain struggle
miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable
to lean over (and cover with one's body); to bend over (someone); to (stand tall and) lean on (someone); to weigh on one; to bear (heavily) on one; to lie on one
to crush; to squash; to flatten; to quash (a plan, opposition, etc.); to crush; to suppress
to play cool; to act cool
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
adds light emphasis or insistence to a statement; gives a statement a threatening or condescending tone
sound argument; fair argument; just reasoning
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
suicide (carried out with a blade, gun, etc.)
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
equal; identical; the same; no different (from); just like; equivalent
to feel irritated; to feel offended; to feel angry; to feel sick; to feel nauseous
hateful; detestable; abominable; amazing; fantastic; admirable
taking care of oneself; self-love
long ago; a long time ago; already