to be dazzled by; to be dizzied by; to be lost in (greed, lust, etc.); (arch.) to become dark
brilliant; radiant; bright; sparkling
long sword (esp. the tachi, worn on the hip edge down by samurai); large sword; straight single-edged Japanese sword (from the mid-Heian period or earlier)
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
ancestor; forefather; originator; pioneer; grandfather
four legs; four-legged; quadruped
two legs; two feet; two pairs
-less; lacking; non-existing
daring; brave; bold; valiant; intrepid; dauntless
claws and fangs; claws and tusks; clutches; devious design; pawn; stooge
tail (animal, kite, comet, etc.); tail end; slope at the foot of a mountain
to rampage; to run wild; to go berserk; to be violent (waves, wind, etc.); to be rough
stepping (in place); stamping (up and down); stomping; standstill; stalemate
to go flying along; to move fast (against the wind)
some; several; many; how many; how much; very
close thicket; dense forest; jungle; amazon.com
to slip through; to make one's way through quickly
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
mochi; (sticky) rice cake
large tree; big tree; huge tree
to cut (grass, hair, etc.); to mow; to clip; to trim; to prune; to shear
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
subterranean rumbling; earth tremor
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
to bawl; to cry; to scream
screaming; squawking; squealing; loud complaining; noisy conversation
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
altitude; height; elevation; high-degree; high-grade; advanced
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
thereupon; shortly thereafter
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive