lanky person; beanpole; lamppost; tall and thin; lanky
hesitation; indecision; vacillation
short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)
to carry in one's hand; to carry with one; to have on one's person; to take along (someone); to take (someone) with one; to be accompanied by
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
accurate; precise; exact; appropriate; apt; right
threat; intimidation; menace
to fail to catch; to let slip; to miss
long sword; minute hand (of a clock)
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
support; help; backing; covering (from enemy attack); protection
rearguard; rear guard; back (player)
to run up to; to rush over
good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
inadvertently (letting out a laugh); quickly; all of a sudden; all at once
sweating; perspiration; sudation; hidrosis; diaphoresis
kind; sort; type; equal; match; peer
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
pain; agony; suffering; distress; torment
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
feel (of a material); texture
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
to stop (doing); to cease; to desist; to drop; to lay off; to give up
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
concentration (on a task); focusing one's attention; concentration (of population, buildings, power, etc.); centralization; within a collection of works
noisy; loud; much talked of; much-discussed; strict; severe
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)
sidelong glance; short grain (paper); kanji "net" radical at top
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
to correct oneself; to restate
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
water; liquid; fluid; moisture; humidity; sap
you (plural); all of you; you all
assistance (in a fight); help; aid; helper; supporter