to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
whip; lash; scourge; stick; cane; rod
to bend; to warp; to yield; to be supple (e.g. bamboo, body); to be flexible; to be pliant
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
minute; micro; detailed; delicate; subtle
wearing a kasaya; wearing an article of clothing in the same manner as a kasaya (i.e. draped over one shoulder); slashing a sword diagonally from the shoulder
to blow out; to spout out
tragic but brave; heroic; grim; pathetic
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A
with a crack (e.g. branches, knuckles)
to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike home (words, etc.); (lit.) to stab in the chest
to split; to tear; to burst; to be separated; to be divided
without; but if; otherwise; or else
one Nth part (e.g. one fifth, one tenth); one out of N
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
reddish tinge; tinge of red; slight redness; reddishness; blush
one's hand (when playing cards); name tag; nameplate; wallet-sized (photo)
to boil; to seethe; to roil (e.g. waterfall, torrent); to foam; to well up (of emotions); to overflow (e.g. fighting spirit)
passing through (of a tunnel, bullet, etc.); going (right) through; penetrating; (arch.) being well versed (in)
strength; power; proficiency; ability
waterfall; (arch.) rapids
fungus; germ; bacterium; bacillus
offense and defense; offence and defence
inherent flavor; inherent flavour; natural taste; distinctive characteristic (of a person, work, etc.); peculiar quality; special ability
rivalry (between two equally strong sides); struggle for supremacy; competing (with); vying (with); contending (with); being an equal match (for)
predominance; superiority; ascendancy; advantage; supremacy
ordinary person; run-of-the-mill people; John Doe; Jane Doe
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
to spread out; to lay out; to take a position; to impose widely (e.g. over a city)
fall; drop; descent; coming down
acceleration; speeding up
atmosphere; air; magnanimity; generosity
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
evaporation; disappearance (of people intentionally concealing their whereabouts); unexplained disappearance
to defy accepted norms; to go off the rails; to be eccentric
white heat; incandescence; becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax