secretary; councillor; councilor
firm adherence to one's principles; chastity (of a woman)
falling rocks; fallen rocks
to cross (each other); to pass (each other); to miss (meeting) each other; to pass each other by; to have a misunderstanding; to go awry
my; one's own; I ...; one ...
entering the priesthood; priest; man with a shaven head; bald-headed monster
iai; art of drawing one's sword, cutting down one's opponent and sheathing the sword afterwards
sharply; harshly; stingingly
innermost secrets (of an art or skill); mysteries; essence; heart
brave figure; valiant figure; heroic figure; gallant figure
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
all talk; glib; insincere; empty; specious
to kill; to choke the life out of
unless one ...; if one does not ...
sword; blade; single stroke
life or death struggle; mortal combat; struggle to the death
professional killer; hit man
diamond; (railway) schedule; timetable; diagram
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
state (of mind); mental state; field (of activity); one's lot; circumstance; place
to take; to catch; to capture
nasal mucus; dripping nose; snot
last days; the end; one's fate
excavation; exhumation; discovery (e.g. new talent)
some; any; please; anyway; anyhow