premature; untimely (e.g. death); early
always; constantly; at all times; habitually
not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence
yo!; hello there!; wow!; oh!; yah! (yell)
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
sense of urgency; feeling of high tension
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
ill-bred; impolite; rude; impudent; insolent; blunt
to ask a question; to ask questions
you; (arch.) your residence
almost; nearly; hardly; barely; large majority; large proportion
sudden; abrupt; unexpected
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
tone (of voice); manner of talking
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
figure of a person; figures of people; shadow of a person
at that time; in those days
joining (a group, team, etc.); enrollment; enrolment
with great vigour; in leaps and bounds; (lit.) with the force of surging waves
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
reaction; response; physical reaction (to a stimulus); observable response (of an organism); reaction; effect
spirit world; underworld; other world; supernatural world; different dimension
invasion (e.g. of a country); raid; aggression
downfall; ruin; collapse; destruction
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
to be defeated; to be beaten; to be unsuccessful; to lose
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
machine; mechanism; instrument; appliance; apparatus
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
soldier; combatant; warrior
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained