to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous; to be absurd
forming; shaping; casting; molding; adult form
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to set (e.g. a diamond); to plug in (to a formula); to entrap; to take (someone) in
transformation; variation; metamorphosis; modification; deformation; variety
pentagram (as used in divination, etc.)
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
sharp increase; sudden rise
traditional Japanese steel made from iron sand (esp. for use in swords)
leaf venation; leaf nervature; leaf vein; leaf nerve
to lend an ear (to); to hear out; to listen to
middle part; medium depth (water); medium layer; medium-size; mid-level; medium-rise (building)
(giving) birth; childbirth; native (of); product of; produced in; assets
hung up; hoist; denounced; severely criticised; kangaroo court
to threaten; to intimidate; to be threatening
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
unique; peerless; invaluable; priceless
transfiguration; transformation; change of appearance
to imitate; to follow; to copy; to emulate
it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...
to lend an ear to; to listen to
thick; deep; kind; cordial; abundant
to hammer out thinly (e.g. goldleaf)
to fold up; to fold into layers; to collapse (content on a webpage, etc.)
tenacious; persevering; persistent; sticky
soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal
Japanese sword (usu. single-edged and curved); Japanese bladed weapon
warp; curvature; bend; curve (of a sword)
to finish sharpening; to bring to a fine edge; to sharpen well; to polish up
to engrave an inscription
wakizashi; short sword worn by samurai
long sword (as opposed to the shorter katana); tachi; sabre-like sword worn on the hip with the blade facing down
ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound
to get between; to be caught in
bewitched sword; magical sword; demon sword
to fascinate; to enchant; to possess; to bewitch; to enthrall
accurate; flawless; perfectly ordered; without deviation
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to possess (someone; of an evil spirit, idea, etc.)
part; portion; glimpse; bit
unmistakable; evident; obvious; certain; beyond doubt