to run out of breath; to get breathless; to get puffed (out)
arrowhead; target of a flying arrow; brunt (of an attack); the very moment (when); the point (of doing)
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
to be tripped up; to be too drunk to stand
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
slope; slanting surface; bevel
to tumble down; to roll down
head; lead; vanguard; first
cloth; bujian (spade-shaped bronze coin of ancient China)
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
mixture; blending; complication; crossing; intersecting; interlacing
persistent; obstinate; tenacious; relentless; insistent; importunate
to rise; to erect; to get up
to pass (a car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to outdistance
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
plan to overcome an obstacle or break out of a deadlock; breakthrough solution
to be crushed; to be smashed; to become useless; to cease functioning; to go bankrupt; to go out of business
to cross one's mind; to be reminded
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
container; receptacle; case; inserting; putting in
cave; cavern; den; grotto
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
to attract someone's attention; to arouse someone's interest; to sound someone out; to try to find out someone's true feelings; to (discreetly) probe someone's thoughts
understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)