partly open; in half bloom
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
to hasten to join; to hurry to visit
standing firm; holding out
imposing stance; daunting pose
transition; changeover; switchover; transfer (of powers, weight, etc.); shift (e.g. of centre of gravity)
complete change; about-face
perception; intuition; the sixth sense
mask; veil; disguise; anonymous; unmarked; incognito
drill; gimlet; awl; auger
stiletto (dagger); stiletto heel
confused fight; brawl; melee; scuffle; free-for-all
ambush; lying in wait for an ambush
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
light (flavor, color, etc.); simple; plain; frank; candid; easygoing
homeland; motherland; fatherland; native country
to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset
real intention; true motive; true meaning
almost completely empty; virtually empty; inadequately defended; undefended; unguarded
iron armor (armour); iron helmet
withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway
unexpectedly; surprisingly
classical form of martial art
to float; to save (on one's expenses); to scrimp; to half-rise, e.g. to one's feet
to take a solid stance; to put one's back in it; to exert oneself
to smash down; to batter down; to beat in; to destroy
to tip off (e.g. the police); to inform (on); to squeal; to rat
if it is (the case that ...)
six (long cylindrical things)
pit of the stomach; solar plexus
to dig out; to gouge out; to scoop; to ladle; to jerk (one's chin)
to wake up; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to become enlightened
fury; frenzy; madness; wildness
threat; intimidation; menace
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
to bluff; to act brave; to put on a bold front
begging for one's life; pleading for one's life
wearing a kasaya; wearing an article of clothing in the same manner as a kasaya (i.e. draped over one shoulder); slashing (someone) with a sword diagonally from the shoulder
to rest (from work, studying, etc.); to take a break
tiger (Panthera tigris); drunkard; drunk; sot