trembling (with fear, anger, etc.); shivering (with cold); shaking; quivering
to knock (ideas) against each other; to present competing ideas; to have a lively exchange of ideas; to smash together; to crash into each other; to throw at each other
drainboard; floor grates; duckboard; slatted wood (e.g. used as a base for storing futons inside a cupboard)
zip; ping; zing; zoom; whoosh
best; extra-fine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; jumping and slashing (e.g. at an enemy)
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
to break onto (shore); to wash ashore; to attack
to overdo; to go too far; to go to excess
to dislocate one's back; to be unable to stand up due to fear or surprise
extra-sensory perception; ESP; psi; psychokinesis; PK
total; complete; all-out; general; extensive; full-scale
to close (one's eyes); to shut
perquisite; perk; side benefit; emoluments
spilling; spill; leavings; leftovers
thickly; stickily; viscously
at any cost; at any price; at any expense
returning tit for tat; retaliating
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
transport; transportation; conveyance; carriage
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
under one's arm; (in) the armpit
copy; photocopy; blurb on a book jacket; catch copy
book making (binding, publishing)
street corner; road turn; bend in the road; turning point; watershed
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
slander; bad-mouthing; abuse; insult; speaking ill (of)
talking about (behind one's back); backbiting
withdrawal; retraction; revocation; repeal
libel; defamation; slander; character assassination
out of control; uncontrollable
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post); to be delivered
in bad taste; problematic; of poor character
laughingstock; butt of ridicule
secrecy; highly classified information
to have rumors going around (rumours); to have rumors spread
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
big quarrel; huge fight; big row
withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway
visiting a shrine or temple to give thanks; settling scores
lack of common sense; thoughtlessness; senselessness; irrationality; absurdity