detailed; scrupulous; careful; (arch.) diligent; (arch.) honest; (arch.) upright
underhand grip (e.g. in gymnastics, etc.); cross-handed grip (e.g. in golf, etc.); using one's hands backwards from their conventional positioning; reverse grip (e.g. of a sword); turning the tables (on an opponent); reverse arm-lock (in judo); joint lock
to loosen one's sword slightly in the scabbard
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
to swoop down; to glide down; to fly down; to land gently (on); to alight (on)
long, slender and well-proportioned; smooth, continuous (movement)
pale; pallid; bluish-white
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
formal; stiff; strict; ceremonious
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
consideration; guess; conjecture; judgement
preliminary inspection; having a look in advance; preparatory read-through (e.g. of lesson notes); siding (on a house); clapboard
proficient; skilled; skillful; enjoying to the full; full satisfaction; being satiated (with)
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; sure
particular; special; (not) particularly; (not) especially
shadow figure; silhouette
to delineate; to draw; to express; to imagine
whereabouts; what part; how much; what point
particularly; only; in the case of
participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in
establishing proof; demonstration; substantiation
national defence; national defense
belief that human nature is fundamentally good
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise
market (financial, stock, domestic, etc.); marketplace; exchange; (street) market
division; section; compartment; block; plot; lot
practical; pragmatic; hands-on; nuts and bolts
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
threat; intimidation; menace
going around; patrol; round; tour
military shoes; combat boots
to get used to; to get familiar with; to get skillful (in doing); to become proficient
yes or no answer; agreement or disagreement; consent or refusal
to step on (a nail); to run (a nail) through one's foot; to put one's foot through (the floor)
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)