to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé; rectangular dessert (usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
power; might; authority; influence
prevailing view; common opinion; general consideration
shh!; sh!; shush!; shoo!; go away!
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
self-; from ...; this ... (in contrast to some other ...); aforementioned
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
continuation; succession; series
groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat
greens; vegetables; rape (Brassica napus); rapeseed
to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
forefoot; forefeet; foreleg; forelimb
one-armed shoulder throw (judo or sumo)
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
tottering; staggering; faltering; reeling
to rise; to erect; to get up
seoi nage (judo); shoulder throw; back-carry throw
the defensive; passive attitude; passivity; the passive; passive voice; ukemi (the art of falling safely)
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank
knowledge; understanding; rules; regulations; deputy; acting
to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
one's nature; one's feelings; plain; unadorned; mere; poor
to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with
weight training; muscle training
martial arts; military arts; wushu; modern sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts
tough; strong; stiff; tenacious
and yet; even so; nonetheless; for all that
halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
to give up as hopeless; to wash one's hands (of someone or something)
lick; bottom card of the draw pile; (arch.) tasting (a nobleman's) medicine to see if it contains poison; (arch.) medicine taster
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
technique; art; skill; move
compact; compact (cosmetics); portable powder case
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment