to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
to forget something ever existed; to pretend something didn't happen; to put something behind one; to forgive (something)
as if (something untrue were actually true); like hell (e.g. "like hell I will")
seoi nage (judo); shoulder throw; back-carry throw
to walk behind someone; to follow in someone's footsteps
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
kendo; Japanese martial art using bamboo swords
martial arts; military arts; Bushido
one or two sizes (bigger, etc.); one or two levels (better, more mature, etc.)
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
shape of the "dai" kanji (esp. person with arms and legs outstretched); sprawling; lying spread-eagled
filthy; unfair; dirty; untouchable; disgusting; nasty
to shake; to waver; to tremble
full; wholehearted; utmost; overall width
since some time or another; since who-knows-when
champion of justice; knight in shining armor; crime avenger; hero; super hero
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
to come back (to); to return to a starting point
evening; night; nighttime
roughly; approximately; (cutting) in one stroke; (breaking apart) with vigour; (cutting) deeply; (splitting) wide open
feeling of relief (for the time being); peace of mind (for now)
night table; bedside table
to cause to swell; to inflame
to cut off; to excise; to tear off; to cut out; to whittle down; to tear out
unshapely; ill-formed; misshapen; awkward; clumsy
to get twisted; to get crooked; to become twisted (of a mind, relationship, etc.); to become warped; to become troubled; to become complicated
exhausted; worn out; battered (esp. of clothing); worn out; (boiling) to a pulp; to a mash
mixture; blending; complication; crossing; intersecting; interlacing
deception; make-believe; fake; counterfeit; phony
to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after
winning over; placation; gentle persuasion
model; pattern; paragon; exemplar
confusion; complications; being gripped by strong feelings; fit (e.g. of anger); moment (e.g. of frustration)
relieving; refreshing; satisfying
feeling in the hands (when striking, poking, etc.); (feeling of) resistance; response (to one's efforts); reaction; (having an) effect (on)
to wash away; to rinse off
to turn over (in one's sleep); to toss and turn (in bed); to change sides; to double-cross; to betray