to gain strength; to gather momentum; to be encouraged; to be heartened; to be invigorated; to take heart
accelerator (pedal); gas pedal
to smoke (a cigarette, pipe, etc.); to puff on; to rev (an engine); to race; to put on (an air of); to act in a ... way
mishearing; (feigned) deafness; homophonic translation of song lyrics for comic effect
sudden braking; slamming on the brakes
handle; steering wheel; handlebar; handlebars; handle; screen name
automatic; intransitive verb
flash; instant; lightning (speed)
loose articles (not packaged with other things); bulk items; individual items; coins; small change
to mow down; to cut down; to slash (horizontally); to make a clean sweep; to sweep away; to brush away
to get slightly dirty (all over)
stands; bleachers; stand (e.g. newspaper stand); counter (e.g. lunch counter); stand (e.g. inkstand); desk lamp
hunting ground; hunting preserve
making a swift decision; making immediate decisions and taking quick actions
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
number two; second in command
sight (e.g. of a gun); aim; alignment
to regard (as); to recognize (as); to see as; to pay attention to; to watch
to have guts; to be unwavering in one's resolution
judgment; judgement; discernment
to leave word; to leave a message
party (of people); set (of people); clan; family; fellow
main street; avenue; boulevard
running parallel (to); running side-by-side; keeping pace (with)
to put in order; to tidy up; to settle (a matter); to solve; to finish; to get through
access (to a place, esp. using public transport); access (to a website, data, etc.)
sliding; being just in time
to hold the steering wheel; to drive (a car)
to stumble a step or two forward (when trying to stop); to pass one's destination and stumble a step or two forward; to totter
to burn; to scorch; to singe; to char
turning to the right; right turn
license; licence; permission; driver's license
going the wrong way; traveling in the opposite direction; going against the wind; running in reverse (of a motor, engine, etc.)
to be hot on a person's heels
attack; attack (on a difficult task); tackling; making an assault (on a summit); attack
assistance; backing; reinforcements
trouble; bother; number of moves; number of punches; number of liberties