to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
reckless; daredevil; frantic; foolhardy
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
heel (of a shoe); heel (in pro wrestling); bad guy; player of villain roles
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
rush; rush hour; rush print (in films, anime, etc.); lighter aboard ship; LASH
on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
to stay on; to remain; to hold out; to stop (doing); to give up
there is nothing more that can be done; it's all over
dramatic turn-around; major reversal; great comeback; game changer
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
magic sword; cursed sword
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
stone; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); stone (in go); stone (in the bladder, kidney etc.); calculus
reconciliation; make peace with
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
to win and advance to the next round
decision of a contest; finals (in sports)
bowl; pot; flowerpot; crown; brainpan
nest; rookery; den; haunt; (spider's) web
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky