to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
discouragement; disappointment
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
with a sting; with a tingle; nervously; tensely; with a rip; with a ripping sound
they; those guys; those fellows
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
excessively spacious; unduly wide; sprawling
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
neck; head; dismissal (from a job); firing
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
to take (someone) by surprise; to do something unexpected
good-looking man; fine figure of a man
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
evident; plain; distinct; clear
(random) guess; guesswork; shot in the dark; conjecture
to brace one's core (e.g. when carrying something heavy); to bear down; to exert oneself; to push oneself; to pay generously (for); to splurge (on)
cooperative relation; cooperative relationship; collaborative relationships; cooperative structure; cooperative ties; cooperative alliance
to speak frankly; to speak unreservedly; to open up to each other; to talk candidly; to speak by laying everything on the table; to talk straight from the gut
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
feather; plume; wing; shuttlecock (in badminton)
to rest; to suspend; to give relief
to hold out; to extend (e.g. one's hands); to thrust (javelin); to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)
to attract (to oneself, e.g. with bait or light); to draw close; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion; to convulse
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
in good health; alive and well; going strong
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
to take on a role; to take part
everywhere; everywhere one goes; wherever one goes
consideration; taking into account
perfection; thoroughness; consummation
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
several years; a few years
to need; to demand; to take; to require
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
(dance) partner; (work) partner; partner; spouse
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
middle finger; long finger; second finger; middle toe; third toe
declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); (court) case; project; enterprise; advertisement
sword skills; swordsmanship
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor