practice (as opposed to theory); actual practice; actual site; (at) the scene; (on) the spot
armed might; military power; the sword; force
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
to turn aside adroitly; to dodge
cutting straight down; cleaving (a person) in two
to take all things together; to include everything; to take account of everything
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
steel; sword steel; sword
creak; squeak; creaking; discord; strife; friction
contest of strength; trial of strength
to snap; to break (under pressure)
purveyor (to the Imperial Household, etc.); company (or restaurant, place, etc.) that caters to or is popular with a specific clientele
damn; damn it; feces; excrement; damn; damned; very
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
losing by being overmatched; being defeated by a stronger opponent; losing by misusing one's powers; defeat as a result of trying too hard
to bend; to wind; to twist; to zig-zag
interpenetration of spirit between the poet and nature in a haiku
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
unexpectedly; surprisingly
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (e.g. endure); stoically
party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner
jack-in-the-box; jack-in-a-box
(not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively; overly
exaggerated; overblown; overdone
warehouse; storehouse; cellar; magazine; granary; godown
split; division; break up
bellows (of an accordion, camera, etc.); cornice; rickrack; ricrac; pleated shape; accordion pleats
expansion and contraction; elasticity; flexibility
whip; lash; stick; cane; encouragement; rebuke
arms; weapons (of war); armor; armour
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
magic (illusion); conjuring; magic trick; conjuring trick; sleight of hand
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
dregs; sediment; lees (esp. sake); leftovers; by-product; worthless item; junk
to go out of use; to become obsolete; to die out; to be hurt (of honour, reputation, etc.); to be harmed; to be sullied
to twist and turn; to meander; to undulate; to wriggle
to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue
metallic sound; metallic clank
meandering; snaking; zigzagging