to cut off the head of a sleeping person; to assassinate someone while they sleep; to catch someone off their guard by setting traps
the entire strength; all hands; all the members
unmanned; uninhabited; unattended; shorthandedness; lack of help
to burst into flames; to fire (of a gun); to fan a fire with one's breath; to breathe fire; to spit fire
drawing a sword; drawn sword
fingernail mark; scratch; scars (e.g. of war); traces (of damage); ravages
amount of light; quantity of light
charging (at the enemy) with a shout; rush; rushing (an activity); working at full speed; penetration; piercing
circuit; cycle (e.g. Krebs cycle); cycle; loop
to reveal by washing the surface; to expose by washing away dirt, earth, etc.; to discover (by investigation); to bring to light; to start washing
epidermis; cuticle; bark; epidermis; facade
stopping at; going no further than
obedient; submissive; tame; slavish
fascination; bewitchment; entrancement; dazzlement
unselfish; disinterested; unavaricious; free of avarice
upper part; upper stream; upper course of a river; right side of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage left (actor's POV); skillful (in comparisons)
rule by military force; military rule; (way of the) conqueror; path of supremacy
to do; to commit; to carry out; to bring about
flowery words; rhetorical flourishes
to place in a row; to line up; to range in order; to list one after another (e.g. excuses, reasons, complaints); to rattle off (e.g. lies, compliments); to reel off
suppression (of a rebellion, civil war, etc.); restoration of law and order; subjugation; conquering
maneuver to shake, flick, or wipe blood off of a sword
sewing together; stitching up (a wound); suture
impossible to knock over; unbeatable; indestructible
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
smallest (in size, degree, etc.); least; minimum; minimal
finely chopped fish or meat (sometimes seared first); mince; hitting (e.g. a drum); striking; bashing; criticizing; robbery
police officer; cop; walking in a circle (dog trick); (arch.) side dish (eaten with rice)
shaking; jolting; shaking up (e.g. one's adversary); flustering (someone)
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
to run around (wildly); to rush about all over the place; to make every effort (to do); to do everything one can
big mouth; mouth opened wide; boastful speech; tall talk; large amount; large quantity
long (defensive) wall; Great Wall of China
paying cash-in-hand; paying under the table
waypoint (e.g. with a GPS); checkpoint
correction; rectification; mending; repair
gunfight; exchange of shots; firefight