prefix for forming ordinal numbers
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
coming flying in (migratory birds, airborne sand, pollen, etc.); coming by airplane
explosion; detonation; eruption; eruption (of discontent, etc.); outburst; outpouring
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
to rush over; to run up to
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
that day; the very same day
battle royal (pro wrestling); battle royale (game genre)
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
(with) great vigour (from the way splitting bamboo goes all down the stick); irresistible force
match (to light fire with)
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
to flare up; to burst into flames
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest
advance; moving forward; progress
replenishment; supplementation; supplement; replacement; refilling
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
gradually becoming poor; situation getting gradually worse and worse
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
to push aside; to brush or thrust aside; to remove; to get rid of
to brush away; to sweep aside; to repel (e.g. enemy); to drive away; to rout
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
order (esp. to a number of people); command; ritual of bowing at start and end of school class
battle formation; military formation
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to