samurai on horseback; (medieval) knight
without compensation; without reward; without pay; free (of charge)
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
discovery (of a plot, misdeed, etc.); detection; exposure; disclosure
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed
to show up; to appear; to turn up
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
cruel; brutal; ruthless; merciless; inhuman
serious; grave; dignified; solemn
recompense; indemnity; atonement
to grow up; to become an adult
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
dawn; daybreak; event (e.g. "in the event of ..."); occasion; occurrence
biography of a brave fighter; heroic saga; chivalric romance; tale of one's heroism; episode of bravery; acts of violence
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
fashion; way; school (of thought); class; rank; current (electrical, water, etc.)
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
practice; practising; training; study
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
emotional scars; mental trauma
to look away (from); to avert one's gaze; to disregard; to ignore; to escape (from); to turn away (from)
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
literally; to the letter; literal
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
speech and conduct; words and deeds
to yearn for; to be in love with
to be rejuvenated; to feel young again
secretive; mysterious; furtive; stealthy; clandestine; sneaky
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
centimeter; centimetre; centi-; 10^-2; sentimental
pair of lovers; girlfriend and boyfriend
thirst; craving; thirst (for love, knowledge, etc.); hunger
atonement; the Atonement (of Jesus Christ)
to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
to be infected; to be contagious