frame (e.g. of film, panel in a comic, etc.); scene; time block (e.g. of a class schedule)
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
in one's own way or style
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
in 8 or 9 cases out of ten; in all probability
conviction; belief; confidence
sudden peal of thunder; thunderclap
first attack; first strike; first blow
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
performance (as opposed to practice); going before an audience or on-air; game; match; high of the season; height (of summer, etc.)
ground; earth's surface; land; lot; plot
Asura; demigod; fighting; carnage; sledge (for conveying large rocks, logs, etc.); log slide
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
counterattack; slashing back; railway switchback; twisting backward knee trip
two reams (of paper); 1000 sheets (of paper); stanza; verse; tribe (in taxonomy); forecast (bet); bet which predicts the top 2 finishers (i.e. quinella or perfecta bet)
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
repeated blows; striking repeatedly; barrage; consecutive hits (e.g. in boxing, baseball)
in proportion to; just as much as
rotation; revolution; working (e.g. of one's mind); function; turnover (of goods, funds, etc.); circulation
top of the shoulders; tip of the shoulder; collar
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to fill with (emotion, enthusiasm, power, etc.); to imbue with; to fill a space (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. of a voice)
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
to move back; to draw back; to lessen; to subside; to resign; to retire
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
failure; collapse; breakdown; (arch.) tear (in clothing, etc.); (arch.) rip; (arch.) split
forcibly; by force; against one's will
klop; klunk; whonk; with a heavy impact; forcibly
famous sword; excellent sword
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (at); to fling (at); to vent (e.g. one's anger); to express (one's feelings)
loss of momentum or follow-through as a result of impact; getting knocked aside
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
sham battle; mock battle; dry run; military exercise; war game
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad