kvass; fermented beverage made from rye bread
substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange
low (level, value, price, etc.)
alcoholic drink; alcoholic beverage
change; alteration; substitute; spare; rate of exchange
person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager
totally willing; fully motivated
riding (on horseback); mounting (a horse)
by all means; at all costs
minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.); only (consolation, saving grace, etc.); sole
tall figure; high stature
small-sized; small-scale; miniature; small; little; tiny
height (measured at the withers)
to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)
to give up (an idea or plan); to abandon; to refrain from (doing); to change one's mind
(mental) agony; anguish; suffering; distress
getting on and off; embarking and disembarking
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
to be struck with terror; to be terrified; to be scared to death
be on your guard; negligence is the enemy
taking refuge; evacuation; backup (of data)
extremely dangerous; full of peril
cut; cutting; omission; cutting; haircut; (continuous) shot (in a film or TV show); illustration (in a book, newspaper, etc.)
to be softened; to calm down
(place) near by; (place) close by; (place) right next to; as soon as; right after
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
to change; to switch; to change over (to); to renew
training; drill; practice; discipline
rank (of troops); file; column; formation
direction; trend; directionality; directivity; goal; aim
holding one's sword pointing towards the opponent's eyes (kendo stance)
trembling; shivering; jiggling; wobbling; bouncing
practice-swinging (sword, bat, tennis racket, etc.)
stillness; rest; being stationary; standing still; coming to a standstill
to give candid advice; to give harsh but honest advice; to admonish
to concede one is entirely in the wrong (for the sake of argument)
to make (good) progress; to move right ahead (with the work); to advance
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)