to swing; to shake; to wave; to veer; to deflect; to lean towards
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
to play with (a toy, one's hair, etc.); to fiddle with; to toy with (one's emotions, etc.); to trifle with; to do with something as one pleases; to appreciate
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
gradually becoming poor; situation getting gradually worse and worse
having no choice; at a loss for what to do; at one's wits' end
to hew; to chop up; to mangle; to mince
sharp pain; acute pain; intense pain
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
to run around trying to escape; to run from place to place
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
pressure; stress; pressure (e.g. political); coercion; arm-twisting
to turn; to shift; to alter; to distract
locking sword to sword (in a duel) and pushing; fierce, close-fought competition
small; little; slightly less than; just about; somewhat; somehow
complete; whole; perfect; safe
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
thickness; profundity; depth
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
popularity; favour; defense; defence; agreement; receiver of technique (e.g. in martial arts)
to knock down; to tear down; to crush (e.g. enemy); to throw into confusion; to refute; to pick apart
(shout of) encouragement; cheering; rooting; support
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
one's habitual practice; usual measure; old trick
to mix; to stir; to blend
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
to the limit; to the fullest extent; absolutely the limit; one cup after another; cup by cup
offense and defense; offence and defence
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
careless; stupid; thoughtless; heedless; unobservant; inadvertent
briskly with small steps; trotting
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
grace; favor; favour; blessing; benefit
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
to flick off; to give (someone) the flick; to send (something) flying; to hit (a person); to knock down
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
to go; to move (in a direction or towards a specific location); to proceed; to take place; to pass through; to come and go; to walk
left arm; left-handed (baseball pitcher)