very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
short sword; knife; dagger; dirk; tantō
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
putting one's life on the line; staking one's life (on); risking one's life; life and death situation
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
chest; breast; breasts; bosom; heart; lungs; stomach
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
(not even) an inch; (not even) a little bit; (lit.) one millimeter
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
care; precaution; guarding; caution
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
large-pupilled; dark-eyed; having large irises
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
perhaps; possibly; by some chance; by some possibility
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
don't you think?; indicates question
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable