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to take by surprise

2

outer edge of the foot (from little toe to heel) (karate)

1

just because; even if; even though

1

to jump on (a horse); to jump onto (a bus, train, etc.); to jump into (a taxi)

1

thigh; buttocks; arse; ass

1

pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase; follow-up attack

1

praying mantis (esp. the narrow-winged mantis, Tenodera angustipennis)

1

counter for leaves in a book (esp. one with traditional Japanese-style binding); counter for blocks of tofu; counter for servings in a restaurant; even number; chō (unit of length, approx. 109.09 m)

1

artery; arterial road; major route

1

course; route; course (of study); program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action); policy

1

oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!

1

overhead; above one's head; high in the sky

1

inverted; upside down; reversed; back to front; wrong way round

1

while passing each other

2

side (of the torso); flank; illegitimate child; child born by someone other than one's wife

1

third; no. three

1

second (in a series)

1

traveling about to gain skill in combat (travelling)

1

martial artist; fighter

1

challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try

1

complex; inferiority complex; complex (of buildings, facilities, etc.)

1

how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know

1

grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude

1

unwelcome favor; unwelcome favour; misplaced kindness

1

stray bullet

1

whatever

1

spoiled fun; loss of interest; damper (e.g. on the party); wet blanket; turn-off

1

backhand blow; backhand chop; backfist (karate)

1

one shot; one charge; one blow; one punch; home run; one try; one attempt

1

to break (into pieces); to smash; to shatter (someone's hopes, confidence, etc.); to crush; to simplify; to make easy to understand

1

large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)

2

to suck; to draw out; to aspirate; to start to suck; to begin sucking

2

strong wind; high wind; moderate gale

1

though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless

1

to miss one's footing; to be off the right track; to be on the wrong path

1

precipice; cliff; flat head

1

in form; ceremonial; for form's sake; pro forma

1

to make sure of; to ascertain; to see with one's own eyes; to watch to the end; to watch to make sure (that)

2

such; like that; that sort of

1

empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless

3

to fly through the air; to hurtle through the air; to strike at something and miss; to fan the air

1

green; greenery; verdure

1

complete stranger; total stranger

1

to break; to be smashed; to split; to crack; to be divided (opinion, vote, etc.); to split (e.g. of a party); to come to light

4

to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to

2

to do; to commit; to carry out; to bring about

1

bare hand; empty hand

4

to smile (at someone)

1

silk

1

coexistence

1