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)
in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough
distance; range; difference (e.g. in opinion); gap; metric
to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
to raise (a sword, fist, etc.); to lift; to throw up; to fling up; to swing up
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to evade (question, subject); to ward off; to avert; to put aside
edge (of a knife or sword); blade; prong (of an electrical plug)
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
to bump into; to run into; to encounter; to meet with; to clash (of opinions, people, etc.); to conflict
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to resound; to be heard far away; to reverberate; to shake; to come (home); to remain (with someone)
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
whistle (sound made with the lips)
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
slight movement; slight tremor; quiver
as if; as though; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest; really; completely
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); precisely because ...; all the more because of ...; on account of ...; ... being what it is
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
lack of expression; lack of emotion; blank look (on one's face)
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
contest of strength; trial of strength
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
no matter how you look at it; no matter how you slice it; clearly; obviously; surely; without a doubt
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
come (on); come now; all right; right; well; hmm
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp