to hit hard; to strike hard
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
(another's) daughter; young lady
courteous; decorous; polite
poor-quality; shoddy; unskillful; inexpert; unlucky
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
to put in order; to tidy up; to settle (a matter); to solve; to finish; to get through
to follow (someone's) example; to imitate; to copy; to learn (by observation)
becoming a pupil (of); becoming a disciple; introduction (to); primer; entering through a gate
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
form (as opposed to substance); format; form; formality; form; mode
rearing; training; nurture; cultivation; promotion
rough; wild; rude; harsh; gruff; violent
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
to get goosebumps; to be deeply moved (so that one gets goosebumps); to get chills; to feel shivers
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
to keep up (appearances); to put up (a good front); to smooth over (a mistake, fault, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
every person; every mouth; every entrance
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
one's pupil; one's student; one's follower
everyday clothes; ordinary clothes; casual wear; informal dress
not caring; not giving a damn
to be within one's capabilities; to be easy to chew
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
soft and lacking firmness; weak; weak-willed; spineless; weak (market); bearish
certificate; certified document; (the) thumbs up; seal of approval; paper with signature of the shogun or lord
tension; strain; tensions (between countries, groups, etc.); tonus; muscle tone
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
standing in a row; forming a line; alignment
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity