wearing a kasaya; wearing an article of clothing in the same manner as a kasaya (i.e. draped over one shoulder); slashing a sword diagonally from the shoulder
crackling (of fire, fireworks, etc.); sparking; sputtering; to fight; to argue
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
empty air; sky; shunyata; emptiness; air force; fruitlessness; meaninglessness
gun; cannon; artillery; ordnance
conductor's stick; conductor's baton
loud sound; loud reverberation
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
to hit and break open; to crush; to smash
to scatter away; to blast away; to blow away (via explosion)
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
mischievous child; scamp; rascal; elf; imp
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
tottering; staggering; faltering; reeling
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
third stage; three stages
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
destruction; annihilation; devastation; catastrophe
disappointed; dejected; disheartened; indignant; angry
self-responsibility; on one's own responsibility; at one's own risk
participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
but; however; even though; even if
tension; mental strain; nervousness
Not a word to anyone; Mum's the word
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
to scatter away; to vanish