to give someone a surprise; to catch off guard and fluster; to frustrate (e.g. someone's plans); to give someone a blow; to scare the hell out of
spring; spring (in one's legs); bounce; springboard; impetus
firing (esp. a rocket or missile); launching; shooting; ejaculation
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing
index finger; forefinger; second toe
gear; speed (e.g. 4-speed transmission)
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge
simmer; bubble out; flow out
fighting spirit; (will to) fight
father-in-law; foster father; stepfather
mother-in-law; foster mother; step mother
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
hand used like a sword in striking
shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
it is not possible (to, that); there is no such thing as
from what (I've) seen; given that ...
victory or defeat; issue (of battle); outcome
dividing line; parting (of the hair); partition; crisis
to gain experience; to accumulate experiences
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference
to pile up; to stack; to load (car, ship, etc.); to pack; to acquire; to accumulate
plus; addition; positive number; gain; advantage; anode
very likely; very probable
to be in a fit (of anger); to rage
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
(not) even once; (not) ever
particularly; only; in the case of
most of all; extremely; supremely
charming; fascinating; attractive
strong-willed; strong of heart
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
overflowing; flood; inundation; oversupply; plethora