hand used like a sword in striking
thereupon; therefore; because of that
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
pressure; pressure (e.g. political); arm-twisting
to part (from); to part company (with); to split (with); to break off relations (with)
to fail; to blunder; to mess up; to be dismissed; to be fired
to hurt; to smart; to sting
attacking one opponent then immediately attacking another
flying; leaping; zero; naught; flying fish (esp. the Japanese flying fish, Cypselurus agoo); running out of points (zero or fewer)
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation; applause
riddled with holes; full of holes; full of flaws; full of loopholes; faulty
to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself
essence; true nature; substance; reality
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
to join (hands); to take (each other's hands); to scramble for; to struggle for; to pay attention to; to take notice of
(several) tens; dozens; scores (of)
actually; in fact; as a matter of fact
to sniff out; to get wind of
continuation; persisting; lasting; sustaining; enduring
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
kidnapper; kidnaper; abductor
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
putting into operation; invocation
one by one; thoroughly; exhaustively; with a fine-tooth comb
slowly; inefficiently; tardily; dawdling
to take (someone) out (for a walk, to lunch, etc.); to entice out; to lure away
to seize; to grab; to collar
commander; commanding officer; CO
thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
grandfather; male senior-citizen; old man
strange; unfamiliar; unknown; unfamiliarity; strangeness; stranger
applications; uses; how to operate; operation procedures
the whole face; (wearing an expression) all over one's face
crafty; tricky; sly; sinister (look)
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
several people; a few people
deterioration; becoming decrepit; becoming worn out
lantern (esp. handheld oil lamp); hurricane lamp