innate ability; innate talent; natural gift
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
to sink deeply into one's mind; to come home to; to go to one's heart; to pierce one's body (e.g. of wind, cold, etc.)
to see everything; to see all; to abandon; to give up; to sell at a loss; to sell off
to close one's eyes; to lower one's eyelids; to shut one's eyes; to die; to breathe one's last
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
again; once more; a second time
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
volume (sound level); volume (books); volume; substantial quantity (e.g. hearty meal); any kind of adjustment knob, not necessarily for sound
extra (charge, fare, etc.); premium; bonus; (after a number) tenths increase
to feel depressed; to be down
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
coercion; overpowering; to overpower; to overawe; to daunt
to stay on; to remain; to hold out; to stop (doing); to give up
everyone; everybody; all; everything; all
remnant; fragment; fraction; odd sum; halfway; half-hearted
throw; throwing; throwing event
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...