loud sound; loud reverberation
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
one round; one turn; one size (larger or smaller); one cycle of the twelve years of the Chinese zodiac
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
care (e.g. medical); attention; nursing; kea (Nestor notabilis)
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation; applause
to push back; to press back; to force back
no matter (what, who, etc.); whether ... or ...; be
to attack; to assault; to challenge; to take on; to be bold; to be audacious
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to whirl (in the wind); to flutter (about); to swirl
(feeling a chill or shiver) suddenly; (feeling) chilly; chillily; with a sudden sense of dread (or fear, etc.); (being) suddenly (afraid, frightened, etc.); suddenly (breaking out in a cold sweat)
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
gossip; corner of the mouth
(advance) notice; preliminary announcement; warning; trailer (for a film, TV show, etc.)
to choke; to have trouble breathing
desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable
to blossom; to flower; to bloom; to flower (of a civilization, talent, etc.); to flourish; to become widespread
a (short) time; a while; one time (in the past); a period; (arch.) two-hour period
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
Achilles tendon; calcaneal tendon; Achilles' heel; vulnerable point
to bend; to warp; to yield; to be supple (e.g. bamboo, body); to be flexible; to be pliant
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
firing (esp. a rocket or missile); launching; shooting; ejaculation
fury; frenzy; madness; wildness
evolution; evolution; becoming more advanced; progress
to play a role; to serve a function; to play a part
tornado; whirlwind; waterspout; twister
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
to give; to do (something) for
being reluctant to give out (pay, provide, etc.); giving out grudgingly
inscription; epitaph; (manufacturer's) engraved signature; motto; maxim
to translate; to interpret
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive