wretched; miserable; shameful; mean; despicable; abject
light color; light colour
roundhouse kick; turning kick
water and the Moon; the Moon reflected on the water; solar plexus (as a pressure point in martial arts)
splish-splash; with a splash
to form a line; to queue up; to line up
side; flank; position where one is not directly involved (in a matter); outsider's position; the sidelines
to make absolutely sure (that all is right); to use every means; to take all possible measures
it's better to; it's best to; it's safest to; you can't go wrong with; it doesn't hurt (to be young, beautiful, have money, etc.)
to cover up with something
to come unstuck from; to peel off; to come off
vigorously; with great force; energetically; enthusiastically; with spirit
to make way for; to make room for; to get out of the way; to pave the way for; to open up opportunity
sound of thunder; large, thunderous voice
one's own army; one's own team
large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
ugh; yuck; ick; blech; damn; crap
to fill in a hole; to plug a gap (money, personnel, etc.); to make up for a deficiency; to cover a deficit
keel (of a ship); Fossilia ossis mastodi (traditional Chinese medicine); dragon bone; longgu
with a scraping sound; with a scratching sound; with a crunching sound (while eating)
physical strength; power; stamina; strength (of a business, economy, etc.)
to open up a path; to clear a path; to open up doors; to pave the way
to be hot on a person's heels
coming alongside (a boat, pier, etc.)
to shut oneself in (one's house, room, etc.); to confine oneself (to); to barricade oneself (in a building); to entrench oneself; to hole up
stationing (e.g. of troops); garrison
government official; public servant; civil servant
hidden room; secret chamber
to have a (rough) idea (of what the situation is)
unforgivable; inexcusable; unpardonable
war situation; progress of a battle
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
battle formation; military formation
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
on the one hand ... (and on the other ...); on one side