uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague
back-facing; backwards; backward-looking; retrogressive; reactionary
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
iron rod; iron bar; iron club; horizontal bar (gymnastics)
pole; rod; line; dash; spoken monotonously
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
screw; key (of a clock, watch, etc.); spring
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
folding; collapsible; telescopic
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
one eye; one of one's eyes; being blind in one eye; person who is blind in one eye
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
metal pins of climbing shoes; crampons; climbing irons
base (military, expedition, etc.); enthusiast; maniac; fanatic
casually; nonchalantly; easily; without difficulty; as if nothing had happened
underling; person of low standing; grunt; petty (work, official, etc.); minor; lowly
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of; serving (in the military, congress, etc.)
pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast
admiration; wonder; astonishment
intent; intention; bad faith; mens rea (guilty mind)
neglecting; leaving alone
almost; nearly; for the most part; roughly; approximately; about
the same; the said; likewise
instar (developmental stage of arthropods); age; years
contour; outline; summary; outline; looks; features
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
risky; dangerous; insecure
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
master; expert; brilliant move (in go, shogi, etc.); excellent move
swordsman; swordswoman; fencer
close (e.g. of business); leaving (e.g. school); being outdone; compare unfavourably (with); closing price (stockmarket); sink mark (casting, moulding)
to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)