to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
to fly through the air; to hurtle through the air; to strike at something and miss; to fan the air
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
twice; again; second time
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
to thrust away; to send flying
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
beyond that point; after that
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
serious look (on one's face); straight face
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)
cannot be compared with; no match for
is something that; is that which
disadvantageous; long (odds)
bet; wager; stake; gamble
it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
absorbed in; immersed in; forgetting oneself; daze; within a dream; while dreaming
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
flower basket; flower basket (or plate) used for flower-scattering rituals
to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)
multicolored; multicoloured; of various colors; diverse; of all kinds; all manners of
to rain incessantly; to downpour
pole; rod; line; dash; spoken monotonously
to pull out; to draw out; to disconnect; to steal contents of; to pilfer (from); to pickpocket
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber
to hold aloft (e.g. a sword); to brandish
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
to strike someone a blow; to bring down (a stick on someone's head)
difference; variation; difference
to punch; to hit and hit; to stamp out; to pierce; to bore into; to knock down walls
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
to become numb; to go to sleep (e.g. a limb); to get an electric shock; to tingle (from an electric shock); to be excited; to be titillated
hilt (of a sword); haft (of a dagger); handle; handgrip