favorite sword; cherished sword
circle; entirety; whole; money; dough; enclosure inside a castle's walls; soft-shelled turtle
to draw (a thread); to let out (e.g. a rope); to head out as a group; to set out in large numbers; to send out one after another; to dispatch
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
pioneer; leader; taking the initiative; leading an attack; charging ahead of others (towards the enemy)
long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged
close combat; close(-quarter) fighting; in-fighting
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
dealing fully (with); going into (issue, etc.); stepping into; alcove
arrogance; haughtiness; conceitedness
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
about this time; about now
strange; unfamiliar; unknown; unfamiliarity; strangeness; stranger
to lose; to be defeated; to give in (to); to yield; to be inferior (to); to be second (to)
waking up; awakening; arousal; disillusion; disillusionment; awakening
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
moment; instant; just then; right at that moment; for a moment; for an instant
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
gallant; manly; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; chivalrous
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
gracious (defeat, apology, etc.); graceful; upright; righteous; (arch.) unspoiled (scenery, etc.); (arch.) pure
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
repulse; repelling (e.g. the enemy); driving back
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
(giving) instruction (esp. in the secrets of an art, discipline, etc.); initiation; teaching; passing on; imparting
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
appeal (e.g. for peace); plea; appeal (of something); attractiveness; appeal (to the referee); emphasizing
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.); coverage