to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
first day returning to work after the New Years holiday; first task at a new job; newcomer's first job
really; truly; indeed; good grief
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion
progress; advance; making (good) progress
very; greatly; extremely; exceedingly; highly; quite
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
(in fiction) person changed into a vampire by magic
practitioner; specialist; man (esp. one who is well-respected); samurai
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
item; must-have; must-have item; (inventory) item; pick-up
desire for revenge; vengeful thoughts
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
perennial youth; eternal youth
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
to be better (than); to be superior; to surpass; to excel; to be excellent
practice; practising; training; study
talented; gifted; prodigious; virtuoso; masterful
master; Your Lordship; My Lord; husband
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
sense; sensation; feeling; intuition
group; faction; (political) faction; wing; school (of thought, painting, etc.); sect
direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...
difficult to understand; difficult to grasp; confusing; puzzling
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
different suitabilities; being cut out for certain things (and not for others)
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
to continue (for a long time); to occur in succession; to come next (e.g. on TV)
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
person who enlivens an atmosphere; person who lifts the mood of others; person who inspires a team; life of the party