suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
to become excited; to grow lively
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
tall figure; high stature
to be descended from; to inherit (a disposition, etc.) from one's ancestors
fair-skinned; light-complexioned
downy hair; down; vellus hair; lanugo
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
to give someone a surprise; to catch off guard and fluster; to frustrate (e.g. someone's plans); to give someone a blow; to scare the hell out of
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
suddenly; unexpectedly; by chance; accidentally; lightly; nimbly
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
to hit (a person); to strike; to beat; to deliver (a speech); to give (an address)
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
breath; breathing; tone; mood
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
beginning; outset; first; onset
to follow (road); to pursue (course); to follow up; to follow (hyperlink)
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
footwork (in martial arts, sports, etc.)
unpredictability; element of surprise
stroke (of a racket, in swimming, etc.)
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)