sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
God; god; ace; king; superior person
to be blind to one's shortcomings; to play innocent
to grumble; to gripe; to complain
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
crystal; crystallization; crystallisation; fruits (of labor, union, etc.)
not holding on; not using the hands; letting go one's hold; lack of reserve (in expressing one's emotions); lack of restraint; openly (saying)
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
how long; how much; to what extent
inferiority (e.g. numerical); inferior position; disadvantage; unfavorable situation; unfavourable situation
decisive blow; game-winning hit (e.g. in baseball)
survival; survivor; relic
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
as if; as it were; as though; right then; just then; at that moment
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
inside one's heart; in one's mind
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
worry; care; concern; ennui; boredom
to raise; to bring up; to rear; to cultivate; to foster; to nurture
perfect; complete; flawless
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
just like that; quite so; I agree; (lit.) that street
cruel; brutal; ruthless; merciless; inhuman
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
to live in disgrace; to expose oneself to ridicule
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
womanly; ladylike; feminine
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
seemingly good; (of) good appearance; looking good
exercise; physical training; appeal; campaign; motion; movement
to accept; to receive; to agree
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
to flatter; to soft-soap; to sweet talk; to cajole; to instigate
talkative; loose-lipped; persiflage; frivolous talk
rather; better; instead; if anything
to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience
to take offense (at); to take offence (at); to feel hurt (by)
speech and conduct; words and deeds
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
spite; frustration; vexation