lion; left-hand (stone) guardian lion-dog at a Shinto shrine
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
one-two punch; one-two (soccer pass); wall pass; one-two finish; competitors from the same country or team finishing first and second; one ball two strikes
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
guarding; guard; railway bridge (over a road); (railroad) overpass; flyover
to flicker; to glimmer; to flit; to fall lightly (snow, rain)
to reach out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to get involved in; to embark on; to start a fight; to get physical with
to grip; to grasp; to squeeze
cruel; brutal; savage; barbarous
screaming (vocal technique); shouting
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
intentionally; deliberately; designedly; especially; particularly
bow (weapon); archery; bow (for a violin, etc.)
visit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune); call; letter of inquiry; letter of sympathy; dealing (a hit); striking (a blow)
wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings
technique; art; skill; move
cold; chill; cold weather; cold wave; cold air
to (hit and) crush; to smash; to squash; to defeat soundly; to crush (an opponent, hopes, etc.)
cracker; party popper; cracker; cracker
to draw (a bow) to the limit; to pull tight; to squeeze tight; to strain (voice)
suddenly; unexpectedly; by chance; accidentally; lightly; nimbly
to slip through; to slip past; to evade
rush (of people or activity); rush (sudden forward motion); rush hour; rushes; dailies
firing one shot at a time; single-shot gun; having only one engine; single-engined aeroplane; one-shot (e.g. story); non-serial
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
four-handed performance (on the piano)
one shot; one charge; one blow; one punch; home run; one try; one attempt
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
superficial; half-hearted; shallow
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
iron pipe; steel pipe; metal pipe
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
great physical power; animal strength
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with