to act arrogantly; to be puffed up with success; to behave like one is better than others
arrogance; haughtiness; conceitedness
judgment; judgement; discernment
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
to bark; to howl; to howl (of the wind); to roar (of the sea); to yell; to shout
hesitation; wavering; faltering; balking; recoil; flinching
to become frightened; to get scared; to be seized with fear; to be intimidated; to lose one's nerve; to get cold feet
skewering; skewered food; piercing (and killing; with a spear, etc.); impaling; running through
pause; interval; distance; range; suitable time; appropriate opportunity
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper; twisting throw
starting (e.g. of an engine); engaging (e.g. of a lock); expenses; costs; attack (esp. a corner approach); barb (of a fish hook)
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
groan; moan; growl; snarl; hum (e.g. of a motor); buzz
to sink (into); to cave in; to get stuck in (e.g. mud); to get bogged down in; to get lodged in
willingly; voluntarily; of one's own accord
what; what kind of; no ...; any; adds emphasis to the preceding word; no
to show mercy; to show sympathy; to have compassion; to be kind
to grovel; to go down on one's hands and knees
fighting to be first; scrambling to take the lead
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
radiant smile; contented smile
bag; sack; skin of an orange (and other like fruits); dead end; plot of land surrounded by water
entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly
totally willing; fully motivated
beehive; hive; something full of holes; (fig.) Swiss cheese; beef reticulum; honeycomb tripe
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
inside this; in this; in here; among these; of this group; out of these
to be of benefit; to be beneficial; to be useful; to do one good; to be good for one
captain; commander; commanding officer; leader
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
party (political); person who is fond of; fan of
personal; individual; private
large amount of money; great cost
purple; violet; purple gromwell (Lithospermum erythrorhizon); red gromwell; soy sauce