to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)
here and there; this way and that way; everywhere; all over
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
counter for parts, stages, installments, etc. (of a story, series, project, campaign, etc.); counter for bullets
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
to smash up; to defeat crushingly
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
magician; wizard; sorcerer; witch
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
to fly around; to scatter
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
I; me; oneself; (arch.) you; (arch.) prefix indicating familiarity or contempt
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
questions and answers; dialogue
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
adds force or indicates command
groan; moan; roar; growl; buzz; hum (e.g. motor)
again; once more; a second time
to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
wounded person; injured person
to gasp; to pant; to breathe hard; to suffer; to struggle
doing whatever one pleases
head; lead; vanguard; first
neighborhood; vicinity; environs; approaching
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
to run off; to break into a run; to start running
any more; any further; any better; any longer
to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; nimbly; alertly