surrounding at a distance
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
of the time; at the time; of the hour; in vogue; sought after
tree stump; stubble (rice, etc.)
soft and lacking firmness; weak; weak-willed; spineless; weak (market); bearish
loser; failure; underdog; unmarried and childless older woman
to raise (to maturity); to bring up; to rear; to train; to educate
to throw at; to turn; to raise
violent shock; agitation; turbulence; turmoil; upheaval; excitement
to drive away; to order off; to chase away; to force into an unpleasant situation (bankruptcy, prostitution, suicide, etc.)
malice; malicious intent; intent to kill
weeding out; elimination (e.g. of unneeded employees); culling; selection
detonation by contact; contact detonation; touching off (something); triggering; sparking
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
obstacle; impediment; disability; handicap; steeplechase; obstacle race
extremely; in the extreme; knows no bounds (e.g. rudeness); boundless (e.g. universe, ocean); limitless
(among) one's friends; (within) one's circle
companions; friends; comrades; mates; partners
flatly rejecting; curtly refusing; beating easily; defeating handily; one kick
low-spec; having nothing to compete with (on the dating scene); having nothing going for one; being a lost cause
clear insight; resignation (to one's fate); acceptance
to smash; to break (into pieces); to shatter; to simplify; to make easy to understand
(with) only a few left; (with) little left
innermost feelings; heart; motive; nature; disposition; spirit
essence; true nature; substance; reality
to throw down; to throw out; to abandon; to resign; to give freely; to give generously
(having) two choices; choice between two things
warp; curvature; bend; curve (of a sword)
single edge (e.g. sword blade); single bevel (e.g. kitchen knife)
edged tool; cutting instrument; knife
martial arts; military arts; wushu (Chinese martial art)
knowledge (of a skill, art, etc.); proficiency; essentials; know-how; preparedness; readiness
sudden; abrupt; improvised; hasty; impromptu skit; bandwagon fan
to polish up; to shine up
rational; reasonable; logical