extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
acutely (feel); keenly; severely; tightly; hard
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
direct talks; direct negotiations; talking to somebody in person
to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
accompanying; travelling together; traveling together; same bank
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
confidence; trust; faith; credit (finance)
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to carry through; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
this for sure; certainly is
loyalty; sincerity; allegiance; fidelity; integrity
solid; firm; steady; unshakeable; unwavering
belief; faith; conviction
clumsy; awkward; tactless; awkward (e.g. socially); (arch.) mean; (arch.) cowardly
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
attitude to life; form of existence; way of life
one swing; one shake (e.g. of pepper); one sword
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
test; trial; probation; ordeal; tribulation
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
to end; to be finished; to die; to perish; to do utterly; to do completely
long-cherished ambition; satisfaction
to be anxious or concerned about; to ponder (anxiously); to fear; to investigate; to consider; to plan
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
the future (usually distant); future tense; the world to come
to cut open; to clear (land); to cut (a path, road, etc.); to carve out (a new career, future, etc.); to open up (a new field)