to pass (time); to spend; to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); (arch.) to take care of; (arch.) to support
charming; fascinating; attractive
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
practising martial arts; training in martial arts
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
practice; practising; training; study
please (give me); please (do for me)
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
next; hypo- (i.e. containing an element with low valence); order; sequence
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
edge (of a knife or sword); prong (of an electrical plug)
glaringly; dazzlingly; blazingly
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé; rectangular dessert (usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
control; management (e.g. of a business)
medicine; the healing art; healing; doctor
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
doctor's office; medical office; sickbay
to remove; to eliminate; to eradicate; to exclude; to except
disturbance; obstruction; hindrance; jamming; interference
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
class; order; et cetera; etc.; equal; iso-
handicraft; work; construction; maneuvering; manoeuvering
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
to exert (influence); to exercise; to cause (e.g. damage); to do (e.g. harm); to bring about (e.g. benefits); to extend
some; several; many; how many; how much; very
step; stair; grade; rank; counter for breaks in written language (or speech, etc.); dan
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
guest of honour; guest of honor; privileged guest; visitor
match; game; bout; contest
watching a (sports) game; spectating; observing (military operations)
personal attendant; valet; maid
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
desire; want; will; wish; urge; craving
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion