savage; wild; unruly; fierce; rough
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
to investigate thoroughly; to examine closely; to probe into; to be obsessed with a thought; to brood over; to worry about
protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation
rear gate (esp. of castle); back entrance; one who arrests; force attacking the rear of a castle; (opponent's) weak point
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
directly opposite; right in front
still more; even more; much more; increased; greater
to be at one's wits' end; to be cornered; (lit.) to be packed to the hilt
drumming (noise); beating; rapidly; quickly; continuously; one after the other
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
still more; to say nothing of; not to mention; still less
people close to the head man
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
to get angry; to snap; to blow one's top; to lose one's temper; to flip
in that respect; on that point; in that regard
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
tottering; staggering; faltering; reeling
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
boldly; bravely; resolutely; determinedly
to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten
equal; identical; the same; no different (to); just like; equivalent
to be understood by each other (of thoughts, feelings, etc.); to be comprehended; to exchange with each other (thoughts, feelings, etc.); to express to each other (e.g. intentions); to communicate with each other
locking sword to sword (in a duel) and pushing; fierce, close-fought competition
to close (one's eyes); to shut
hard to believe; fabulous; unbelievable; incredible
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
gloss; luster; mellowness (of a voice); youthfulness (e.g. of skin); interest; appeal
to flow into; to pour into; to stream into
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate