to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)
to go; to move (towards); to move through; to travel across; to go (well, badly, etc.); to proceed; to do (in a particular way)
meteor; shooting star; falling star
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
chivalry; chivalrous spirit; helping the weak and fighting the strong; yakuza
attitude to life; form of existence; way of life
sublime; noble; high-minded
autosuggestion; self-suggestion
who on earth; just exactly who; who the heck
working one's employees hard; being a slave-driver
to boast; to brag; to feign ignorance; to pretend not to know; to recite (a song or poem to oneself); to bark
combat readiness; battle readiness; fighting trim
to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy; to accompany; to go with; to associate with (someone); to mix with
Michel; Michele; Michele; Michelle
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
mere shadow of one's former self; having no trace left (of former glories, talent, looks, etc.); unrecognizable (as the person one used to be); unrecognisable
serious; severe; grave; acute
scorn; disdain; contempt; slight
pushy; pushing; self-assertive
(lit.) blood flows; to have the blood of ... running in one's veins (artist, warrior, etc.); to be born with particular skills, characteristics, etc.; to have something "in one's blood"
right wing; right wing (of a bird or aircraft); right wing (of an army, building, etc.); right flank; right field; right fielder; right wing (in soccer, rugby, etc.)
to pop off; to pop out; to fly off; to shoot off; to burst open
to open (one's eyes) wide
and then; in addition to that; also; even so
crash; smashing (into); ramming; clash (of views, interests, teams, etc.); conflict
without (doing); instead of; if (it) isn't done; if (one) doesn't do ...; if not ...; unless ...
to shut one's mouth; to hold one's tongue; to keep silent
no wonder; little wonder; after all; as expected; which isn't surprising