one swing; one shake (e.g. of pepper); one sword
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 put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
feeling in the hands (when striking, poking, etc.); (feeling of) resistance; response (to one's efforts); reaction; (having an) effect (on)
lump; mass; group; crowd; embodiment (of an idea, quality, feeling etc.); personification
cutting; severance; section; amputation; disconnection
well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
front (aspect, weather, war-front, etc.); reception (e.g. in a hotel); front desk; front office; team management
ruins; wreckage; wreck; broken remains; debris
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
to have (urgent) business; to have something one needs to attend to; to have something one wants to say (to someone)
stopping (of a train, car, etc.); stop
in an instant; in a flash; right away; immediately
to gasp for air; to pant; to be out of breath
to regain one's breath; to catch one's breath
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
to cling to; to embrace; to throw one's arms around
to hurt; to ache; to feel a pain; to be injured; to be spoiled (e.g. food); to be damaged
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
to grasp back; to squeeze back; to grab back
flood of emotions; many thoughts
to show one's affection; to express one's love
of all things (people, places, days, etc.)
black; black (coffee); exploitative (company); overly harsh; boldface; blackface
correct answer; right solution; correct interpretation; right decision; right choice; appropriate judgement
to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff
everywhere; all over the place; here and there; at every turn
thin (of an object); pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.)
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
every year; yearly; annually
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in honor or celebration of someone or something); drinking one's glass dry
to come into contact with; to touch (each other); to have a brush with
it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so