to take a breath; to take a short rest
to hinder; to obstruct; to disrupt; to interfere with; to cause a delay
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
to suck up; to pump up; to siphon off (profits, etc.); to exploit; to take up others' opinions, hopes, etc.
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
how dare ...; how could ...; surprisingly; unexpectedly
reckless; (at) random; haphazard; blind; sudden; abrupt
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with
wizard; genius; remarkable talent; exceptional ability
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase; follow-up attack
suddenly; all of a sudden; unexpectedly
metallic sound; metallic clank
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
swordsman; swordswoman; fencer
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
safe (e.g. choice); secure; innocuous; acceptable; passable; satisfactory
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
to behave; to conduct oneself; to act; to treat (someone) to (food or drink); to entertain (e.g. to lunch)
to investigate thoroughly; to examine closely; to probe into; to be obsessed with a thought; to brood over; to worry about
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to jump back; to leap back; to jump aside; to jump out of the way
order of chivalry; chivalric order
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
rate; ratio; one tenth; ten percent; (comparative) profit; gain; assignment
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
to shake one's head (in denial)
there is no need to ...; it should hardly be necessary to ...
to conclude; to decide; to determine; to judge
to be smeared; to be covered
scorn; disdain; contempt; slight
unfathomable; inestimable; immeasurable
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
dividing into four; quartering