to jump up; to spring up; to move around; to bounce up and down; to pound (of one's heart, e.g. with excitement); to throb
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
connection; linking; joining; coupling; attaching; junction
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at)
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
to chip (off); to shave off; to sharpen; to dampen (one's enthusiasm, interest, etc.); to reduce
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
to break (into pieces); to smash; to shatter (someone's hopes, confidence, etc.); to crush; to simplify; to make easy to understand
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
there being no use in arguing (about it); not up for discussion
to become numb; to go to sleep (e.g. a limb); to get an electric shock; to tingle (from an electric shock); to be excited; to be titillated
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
proof; evidence; sign; witnessing; testifying; testimony
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
aim (of a gun, bow, etc.); aim; object; objective
to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into
to scrape off; to shave off
trunk; torso; body; body (of an aircraft); fuselage; hull (of a ship)
to spring at; to leap upon
only natural; no wonder; as expected; of course; as it should be
to put (into); to put away (in); to include (in an anthology, catalogue, etc.); to contain; to achieve (results, success, etc.); to obtain; to accept (a gift or money)
slight movement; slight tremor; quiver
special; particular; peculiar; unique
to run around; to bustle about
to swell up; to bulge; to swell (of a budget, population, etc.); to increase significantly; to balloon
physical strength; muscular strength
to wrench open; to break open; to pry open; to prise open; to force open
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
to sink (into one's seat, etc.); to leap to one's death (by drowning); to be reduced to (esp. working as a prostitute)
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
to seal (e.g. a letter); to prevent (e.g. movement); to forbid; to block (e.g. speech)
revolution; rotation; turning; turning (an aircraft or ship)
groan; moan; growl; snarl; hum (e.g. of a motor); buzz
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
one blow; one hit; one stroke; summiting on the first attempt (oft. without prior knowledge about the route; in climbing); on-sight; flashing
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion