backhand blow; backhand chop; backfist (karate)
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
arm wrestling; Indian wrestling; wrestling relying on brute strength (of the arms), rather than skill
person (generally male) who won't learn their lesson; persistent jerk
even more; still more; further
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
pair; couple; antithesis; counter for items that come in pairs; counter for sets (of clothes, small furniture, utensils, etc.)
pair of compasses; compass (for drawing circles, etc.); (mariner's) compass; legs; step
to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after
declaration of war; proclamation of war
to lean against; to set against
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
in a hurry; hastily; in feverish haste
if you think about it; come to think of it
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to move forward; to move on
intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse
to rise high (of water); to overflow; to swell; to be filled with (emotion, energy, etc.); to be bursting with; to be brimming with
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
first meeting; first interview with
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice
to speak; to say; to vocalize
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
to act up (machine); to go out of tune (instrument); to not work right; to be knocked off stride; to lose one's bearings; to lose one's presence of mind
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
to move back; to draw back; to lessen; to subside; to resign; to retire
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied