combat techniques; combat skills; fighting techniques
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
to run down (stairs, etc.)
flair; flash; insight; flash (of inspiration, wit, etc.); waving (e.g. of a flag in the wind)
to be petrified; to be unable to move; to be paralyzed (with horror); to be stupefied (with amazement)
to fall off; to tumble down
don't worry about it; never mind; it's OK
to say a word; to say something; to speak briefly; to give a quick holler; to let (someone) know
two (long cylindrical things)
centre of gravity (center); centroid; barycenter; (one's) balance
sudden declaration; rapid deceleration; sharp slowdown
within expectations; as expected; within the scope of hypothesis or assumption
to make efforts; to take pains; to break a bone
violence; reckless action; (an) outrage
concussion (of the brain)
to weave into; to interweave; to incorporate; to include; to put in
wakizashi; short sword worn by samurai
real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice sword)
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
ambush; troops in ambush; unexpected opposition; unexpected obstacle
locking swords and pushing against each other; close contest; neck-and-neck game; fierce competition
completely; all the way; altogether; bodily
attack on both sides; pincer movement; double envelopment
(one's) consideration; (taking) notice; interest; within the eye
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to whirl (in the wind); to flutter (about); to swirl
to go down and stand; to alight; to get down
with a whizzing sound; with a whistling sound; sound of something whizzing by
mimicking someone's speech; imitating someone's way of speaking; mimicry
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
cutting edge; leading edge; forefront; tip; end
reference materials; references; bibliographical sources; written materials; documents
hacking; hacking (basketball, rugby, etc.); fouling
to pay; to be profitable; to pull against each other
to violate the law; to have a brush with the law; to have a run-in with the law
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
being suited to a role; being the right person for the job; suitable role; suitable position; fitting part
without permission; without notice
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
practical; matter-of-fact; realistic; utilitarian; pragmatic
spirituality; spiritual nature