both; both sides; both parties
pair; couple; antithesis; counter for items that come in pairs; counter for sets (of clothes, small furniture, utensils, etc.)
to read thoroughly; to read repeatedly; to read (extra meaning) into (something); to take (future changes) into consideration; to load (data); to read
to inherit; to succeed; to take over
to read and understand; to interpret (e.g. a difficult text); to read deeply; to decipher; to decode
wise; clever; smart; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good
to try (out); to have a try (at); to test; to put to the test
master swordsman; skilled fencer
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal
to grant; to give; to confer; to teach; to instruct; to impart (knowledge)
literally; to the letter; literal
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve; to transfer (phone call)
essence; quintessence; spirit; soul; heart; pith (and marrow)
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
dubious; doubtful; of unknown authenticity
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; strikingly; outstandingly; especially
impact; shock; impulse; (psychological) shock
to kill with a sword (knife, dagger, etc.); to slay; to put to the sword
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
calmly; with composure; without fear; without a guilty look; with good grace
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
evening meal; dinner; supper
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to
to walk behind someone; to follow in someone's footsteps
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
loud laughter (esp. by a group of people); roar of laughter; raucous laughter
setting a place; setting the table
as if nothing had happened
disqualification; elimination; incapacity; being unfit for one's role; being a failure
heeding; paying attention; bearing in mind
discouraged; dispirited; despondent
sensitive; alert; aware; susceptible
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to reason; to sum up; to conclude
another; one more; even more; (not) quite; (not) very
worry; fear; anxiety; concern