encroachment; erosion; corrosion
braid (hair, cord. etc.); plait
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
to be vague; to speak ambiguously; to be evasive; to not commit oneself
fascination; bewitchment; entrancement; dazzlement
earplug (for protection against noise or water)
subjugation (using military force); suppression; subduing
friendly fire; killing each other by mistake; internecine strife
yo!; hello there!; wow!; oh!; yah! (yell)
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
nightclothes; nightwear; sleepwear; pyjamas; pajamas; nightgown
with a clink; with a flop; suddenly; all of a sudden
to make an appearance; to show up
affected part; diseased part; wound
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on
acting rashly; running wildly; runaway (process); reckless baserunning
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
admiration; wonder; astonishment
absolutely every little bit; everything from A to Z; systematically; thoroughly; one after another
to put to bed; to lay down lengthwise; to put a thing on its side; to set something aside unused; to let lie idle; to ferment
leader; reader; reading book; reader (i.e. someone who reads); microreader; dotted line (in printing)
exclamation of surprised disappointment, disgust, or worry (yuck, ick, ack, eeew, crap!, blech, gross)
to burst open; to split open; to be bursting with (e.g. youth, laughter, flavor); to bounce; to bound
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
electric shock; blitz; lightning attack; sudden and without warning; shocking
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
on the occasion of; at the time of
influenced (by); under an influence
tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training
normalcy; normality; normal
equipping; installing; fitting; mounting; putting on
strength; power; proficiency; ability
feeling uneasy; very worried; very anxious; on tenterhooks; on pins and needles
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
to take measures (against); to take steps