almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time
the defensive; passive attitude; passivity; the passive; passive voice; ukemi (the art of falling safely)
stand; rack; support; holder; counter for machines, incl. vehicles; setting (e.g. in jewellery); level (e.g. price level)
to be overturned; to be reversed; to turn over; to fall down; to tumble down; to topple over
to be scattered about; to disperse; to be littered (with)
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
even more; still more; further
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
to step back; to walk backwards
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
to warp; to bend; to contort; to be perverted; to be warped (of a view, mind, etc.); to be distorted
stiffening; rigidity; rigor; stiffness; ossification; petrification
to kick flying (often a person in sport, martial arts, etc.)
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
to knock (someone) to their feet; to knock down; to send flying; to strike; to drive away (one's sorrows, worries, etc.); to dispel
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
to perceive; to sense; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
how do you do?; nice to meet you; adieu; farewell; bon voyage
utter villain; atrocious fiend; devil
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
heat haze; shimmer of hot air
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
brutal; cruel; merciless; ruthless; cold-blooded
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
to be overawed; to be overpowered; to lose the mental battle
anger; resentment; indignation; chagrin; irritation
unable to clear away one's ill feeling; not able to do anything (about...)
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little