a pair (of shoes or socks)
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble
common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
to draw (a thread); to let out (e.g. a rope); to head out as a group; to set out in large numbers; to send out one after another; to dispatch
conviction; belief; confidence
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
atmosphere; air; magnanimity; generosity
to freeze to; to be frozen to; to freeze in place; to be still
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
can't help worrying; besides myself with worry
to attempt; to test; to try out
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
simple honesty; tactless frankness
drawing a sword; drawn sword
to glitter; to glisten; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glare; to gleam
whole story; full picture; full particulars
to lay bare; to expose; to reveal
length of a blade (sword, knife, etc.); walking on the edge of a sword
3 Japanese feet; waistband; belt; cloth girdle
innermost secrets (of an art or skill); mysteries; essence; heart
summons; summonsing; citation; subpoena; arraigning; calling
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat; to twinkle (e.g. stars); to flicker; to waver
body; trunk; torso; hull (boat); fuselage (aircraft)
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
fall of the curtain; last scene; end of act
response (felt in the hands); resistance; reaction; response; effect
cutting; severance; section; amputation; disconnection
contour; outline; summary; outline; looks; features