long sword (as opposed to the shorter katana); tachi; sabre-like sword worn on the hip with the blade facing down
linking together; tying in a row
departure; departing from ...; sent from ...; (a letter, etc.) dated ...; counter for engines (on an aircraft); counter for gunshots, bursts of gas, etc.
consists of; comprises; is made up of
bungler; greenhorn; low quality (of crops, fruits, etc.); poor produce; wasp larva (esp. of yellowjacket species Vespula flaviceps; used as food); bee larva
expresses displeasure or disapproval; just from (doing); simply by
even more; still more; one step; one rung; one paragraph; one passage
dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional
how long; how far; how much
to pant (while rushing); to gasp; to puff and blow
to look downwards (at); to lower one's gaze; to drop one's eyes
consequence; outcome; result; blame; fault
everywhere; all over; throughout
nick in a blade (sword, knife); chip in a blade
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
ending; quitting; closing; ending before one had time to do something one wanted or intended to
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
dispersion; breakup; variance; dispersion
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
vain person; ostentatious person; show-off
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
regarding ...; concerning ...; about ...; on ...; with respect to ...; in regard to ...
opinion; view; comment; scolding; reprimand; rebuke
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (minor penalty in judo)
thanks; gratitude; appreciation; thankfulness
tightly; tautly; (springing, straightening) up; suddenly; intuitively; instinctively
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
feeling (much) obliged; being (very) grateful; feeling sorry (for troubling someone); feeling ashamed (e.g. of an error); (arch.) shrinking back in fear
mainly; primarily; mostly; largely; chiefly
encouragement; incentive; stimulus
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
to reach; to get to; to arrive at
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
one's line of sight; one's gaze; one's eyes (looking); glance; gaze; look