to bash; to hit hard; to strike; to beat (someone in battle)
ceremony; matter; affair; with regard to; as for
upward glance; upturned eyes
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
phantasmagoric; protean; shape-shifting; kaleidoscopic; capable of ever-changing appearance
remaining; left-over; excess
to knock together; to strike against each other; to arrange (e.g. a meeting); to discuss (in advance)
unperturbed; undaunted; retaining composure; unyielding; not giving an inch
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
to be in a fit (of anger); to rage
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
lighting (a lamp); turning on a light
orbit; trajectory; railroad track; (right) track; proper course
insect; bug; worm; roundworm; one's emotions; one's feelings; nervousness
to wriggle; to squirm; to crawl like a worm
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
having; holding; wear; durability; charge; expense
classroom learning (as contrasted to practical training); classroom lecture
restoration; repair; mending
lizard; skink lizard (Scincidae spp.)
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
close combat; close(-quarter) fighting; in-fighting
with one's life (protect, etc.); at the cost of one's life
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
there's no knowing; there's no telling; it's anyone's guess; who knows?
putting life into; animating; cheering up
disappointed; dejected; disheartened; indignant; angry
cooperation; coordination; link
power; might; authority; spirits; vigor; vigour
in accordance with plans; just as planned
the usual; as it always is; said; that (previously-mentioned person or object); (arch.) in the usual way
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
having said that; on the other hand
astonishing; amazing; surprising; wonderful
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...