certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
(place) near by; (place) close by; (place) right next to; as soon as; right after
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; used for soft emphasis or to soften a statement or request; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
in the meanwhile; during the time
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to slide into; to slip into
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
to fly through the air; to hurtle through the air; to strike at something and miss; to fan the air
to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
metallic sound; metallic clank
to resound; to echo; to reverberate
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large side; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
curved sword (e.g. a scimitar, shamshir, etc.); curved blade
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
how; in what way; how about
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
again; once more; a second time
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
sword strike; sword slash
to use (a tool, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
how much; how many; to what extent
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
classical form of martial art
using freely; making full use of; having a good command of; working (someone) hard; driving (someone) on
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
to treat; to handle; to deal with; to arrange; to decorate (with); to adorn (with)
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
great speed; extreme speed; swiftness
sword fight (in a film, play, etc.); stage combat; fight scene
reckless; daredevil; frantic; foolhardy
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (someone)
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
banter; raillery; ridicule; teasing; making fun of
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)