to be delirious with fever; to have a feverish dream; to be crazy about something
made-to-order (esp. clothing); custom-made; tailor-made; bespoke
plate armor; plate armour
fortress; stronghold; citadel
must not (do); should not; do not; cannot
bracer (arm guard used in archery); gauntlet (armour); glove (in kendo or fencing); strike to the forearm (in kendo)
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
skilled worker; skilled labour
otherwise; or else; if not
combination; union; combined; joint; congruence
to bump into; to run into; to encounter; to meet with; to clash (of opinions, people, etc.); to conflict
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
return present; return gift; something done in return (as way of thanks); retaliation; revenge
working one's way up; self-made person; veteran
mastery; skillfulness; dexterity; master hand; expert
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
(your) judgment; discernment
to suit (one's needs, tastes, purpose, etc.); to serve; to meet (one's expectations, wishes, etc.); to measure up to (e.g. one's ideal); to conform to (the law, standards, etc.); to be consistent with (reason, morality, etc.)
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
if you are free; if you have time to spare; if not otherwise engaged
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
a little; for a moment; a short while; just a minute
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
useless; futile; unnecessary; needless; not on business; unrelated
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
one swing; one shake (e.g. of pepper); one sword
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
that's true; of course; obviously
half-way up a slope or stairway; landing; center of three (horizontal) columns; middle guard position (of a sword in kendo, etc.)
to hold a sword above one's head; to be haughty; to be arrogant
bringing certain death; deadly; knockout (blow)
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
since; henceforth; ever since
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
thickheaded; slow-witted; phlegmatic; slow (of one's movements); sluggish
near; close (to); nearby; (drawing) near; approaching; almost here
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)