to knock together; to strike against each other; to arrange (e.g. a meeting); to discuss (in advance)
authentic; credible; creditworthy; dependable; reliable; sound
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
observance (of laws, rules, etc.); adherence; obeying; following; abiding by; compliance
fighting with real swords; game played in real earnest
show; performance; act; entertainment industry; show business
quite clearly; quite distinctly; perfectly; exactly
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
that's true; of course; obviously
loyal retainer; loyal subject
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
trying to think of a way (to); devising means (to); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
defeating in an instant; instant kill
to slacken; to loosen; to relax; to slack off (e.g. one's work, attention); to not put one's heart in
slack; loose; lax; slovenly; sloppy
loveable; very likeable; like very much
warfare in which soldiers fling themselves at the enemy; hand-to hand combat
representation; agency; proxy; deputy; agent; attorney
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
to each his own; people differ; different people (have different likes)
item; heading; category; headword (in a dictionary, encyclopedia, etc.); entry
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to be unable to understand; to baffle one's understanding; to be beyond one's comprehension
confused; disordered; faltered; incoherent; inconsistent
expressing one's mind; speaking out
schedule; program; programme; agenda
great; grand; extensive; large-scale
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
official announcement; proclamation
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
to hold (an event); to give (a dinner, party, etc.); to feel (sensation, emotion, call of nature, etc.); to show signs of
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around