to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
to do oneself; to do by oneself; to start work (on); to commence
means; way; method; measure
armed might; military power; the sword; force
to shun; to balk at (doing); to grudge (doing); to take (good) care of (esp. one's health)
sound of a gunshot; report of a gun
to roar; to thunder; to become well known; to become famous; to pound (of one's heart); to throb
to fire (a gun); to shoot; to let off; to loose off; to blow (someone) away
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large side; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
tomoe; heraldic design composed of two or more interlocked comma-shaped figures
(hand) weapon; (arch.) one's forte; (arch.) one's special skill; (arch.) weapon one is skilled in using
close call; narrow escape; hair's breadth; narrowly; just in time; by a hair's breadth
stiffening; rigidity; rigor; stiffness; ossification; petrification
without losing time (e.g. to do); without even time for (doing something)
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
to lose (money, etc.); to suffer a loss; to waste (one's time, efforts, etc.); to bring to naught; to feel disappointed (e.g. by missing out on something); to suffer a (perceived) loss
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
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
naked sword; drawn sword; shellfish removed from the shell
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to deceive; to trick
manservant; male attendant; valet
to make out to be; to set someone up (as); to prepare (e.g. someone for a role); to make (e.g. "a man out of him"); to frame
plan; scheme; stratagem; plot; trick
victim; injured party; sufferer
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
breakup (of a ceremony, wedding, party, meeting, etc.); closure
it's no joke; gimme a break!
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
only; merely; but; no more than
armed forces; military; (common) soldier; rank-and-file soldier; underling; ordinary employee
absurd; foolish; stupid; silly; nonsense; ludicrous
called; known as; that; to say
dog; hotdog; firedog; andiron
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into