extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
moving first; person with the first move; forestalling; (seizing the) initiative; sente; move that forces a response from the opponent, allowing the player to retain the initiative
naginata; polearm with a curved single-edged blade (similar to a glaive); naginata; martial art of wielding the naginata
pause; interval; distance; range; suitable time; appropriate opportunity
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
to collapse; to flop (onto)
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter
flapping; rattling; (running) with a clatter; noisily; (falling) one after another; in quick succession; busily
enemy camp; enemy line; last 3 rows of the board
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)
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at); to be intimidated; to feel daunted
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
to be prepared to flee; to become restless; to become agitated
to shut in; to confine (in); to seal in; to contain; to suppress; to restrain
the same; the said; likewise
massacre; annihilation; wholesale slaughter
killing an enemy soldier before the start of a battle to raise spirits; blood offering; killing violently; bloodbath; menstruation
look!; there!; here!; that is
to crumble down; to tumble down; to fall in
religion; religious affiliation; belief; religious activity
to become ...-ish; to appear like ...; to have a touch of ...; to become stained with ...; to become steeped with ...; to become smeared with ...
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
calling on (someone) uninvited; dropping in on; visiting without being invited; presumptuous; impertinent; impudent
to mow down; to cut down; to slash (horizontally); to make a clean sweep; to sweep away; to brush away
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
finishing blow; coup de grâce
to give; to do (something) for
support; help; backing; covering (from enemy attack); protection
to dart away; to dart off; to gallop away
survival; survivor; relic
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
to be insolent; to be arrogant; to be impudent; to be rude
to come to bloodshed; to see bloodshed
ferocious; brutal; atrocious; savage; barbarous
(getting) late; about time; good time (for doing something); good timing
clean sweep; purging; doing away with; eradication
to be infected; to be contagious
to appear uncomfortable (with); to seem to hate; to express dislike
to be wet (with tears); to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
to lend someone one's shoulder; to support with one's shoulder; to help carry a load; to lend a hand; to come to someone's aid
surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
breast; chest; pit of the stomach; solar plexus; epigastrium