to fall into (e.g. a hole); to fall into (chaos, depression, dilemma, illness, etc.); to fall into (a trap, etc.); to fall; to surrender
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
sword; blade; single stroke
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
being able to do as one pleases; doing at will; pothook
liking both alcohol and sweets; person who likes both liquor and sweets; bisexuality; player who can play as both pitcher and fielder; dual sword wielding; two-sword fencing
expression; representation; description; representation (of a group)
accurate; correct; precise; exact
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
senior (at school, work, etc.); superior; elder; older person; predecessor
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
independence; autonomy; self-reliance
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
a little bit; a little while
agile; nimble; casual (clothing); light (e.g. luggage); carefree; with limited responsibility
short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)
(hand-to-hand) fight; grapple; scuffle; struggling (with a problem, task, etc.); grappling; wrestling
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
strength in one's arms; physical strength; muscular strength; force; violence
to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
one blow; one hit; one stroke; summiting on the first attempt (oft. without prior knowledge about the route; in climbing); on-sight; flashing
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
self-awareness; awareness (of one's position, abilities, duty, etc.); perceiving (something); taking in (a sensation); self-consciousness
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish
to give up (all thoughts of); to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to make a decision; to decide
yesterday and today; only recently; just recently; only yesterday
concentration (on a task); focusing one's attention; concentration (of population, buildings, power, etc.); centralization; within a collection of works
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
steady; honest; sober; straightforward; reliable
to gain experience; to accumulate experiences
harmless (remark, topic, etc.); inoffensive; safe; bland; neutral (attitude); noncommittal (reply)
communication skills; communication ability
to happen to have; to have on hand; to carry (e.g. money)