to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
initial response (e.g. to a crisis); action in the earliest stages; initial shock (of an earthquake); preliminary tremor
to watch to the end; to ascertain; to determine; to know thoroughly; to obtain a deep understanding of
to feel giddy; to totter; to be unfixed (emotions, beliefs, etc.); to waver; to wander aimlessly; to loiter
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
to limp; to drag one's feet
to blow off (strongly); to blow away; to drive away (e.g. one's worries); to dispel; to do at great speed (e.g. drive a car); to carry out (a task) very quickly
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
destructive power; destructive energy; destructive force
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
having a strong alkaline taste; harsh to the taste; excessively strong-willed; fiercely individualistic; strongly idiosyncratic
(distinction of) sex; gender
to lash out at; to flare up at; to fly at; to turn on
cooperativeness; spirit of cooperation
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
defensive body movement (judo, kendo, etc.)
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
according to plan; as planned; on target
we have a result!; game over!; match!
charming; captivating; bewitching; seductive; coquettish
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
to crush to death; to press to death; to squeeze to death; to suppress (a laugh, one's anger, etc.); to stifle; to subdue (one's voice)
effect; efficacy; validity; potency
reinforcement; augmentation; strengthening; increase; buildup
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; reinforcement
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
arrogance; haughtiness; conceitedness
to discuss; to talk together
(another's) daughter; young lady
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
technical; specialist; professional; exclusive
type of occupation; occupational category
to see the light of day; to be revealed (to the world); to be realized
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
(reciprocal) communication; (coming to a) mutual understanding
how about ...?; what about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
to lie; to pretend; to feign; to deceive; to trick
enclosing wall; boundary fence; obstacle; barrier
to drill; to bore; to hit the mark; to get to the heart of (the matter); (arch.) to put on; (arch.) to wear
rivalry (between two equally strong sides); struggle for supremacy; competing (with); vying (with); contending (with); being an equal match (for)
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
to jump back; to leap back; to jump aside; to jump out of the way