at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
at the same time; concurrently; simultaneously; coinciding (with)
to drift (to); to be washed ashore
to lead (a) life (usu. preceded by the type of life)
body; physique; build; stature
influential; prominent; strong; likely; plausible
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
as of the end of (today, this month, etc.); to make (today, etc.) the last (day)
discontinuation (of business); closing down; giving up (one's practice); retiring
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
belligerence; fighting spirit
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
nature (of a person); disposition; temperament; nature (of something); character; kind
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
fighting with real swords; game played in real earnest
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
to look down on; to make light of
to talk on and on; to rattle on; to keep on talking (without pause)
to look downwards (at); to lower one's gaze; to drop one's eyes
distinguished services; meritorious deeds
quizzical; puzzled; inquisitive; suspicious; doubtful
destination; place one stays during a trip
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
outdoor kendo match; casual match; non-competitive match
somehow; for some reason or other
match; game; bout; contest
wound suffered in a fight
to fully understand and agree; to be convinced; to be fully satisfied (with an explanation)
rival; opponent; revenge; (arch.) spouse
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
bonus; bounty; reward; compensation
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
good feeling; good will; favourable impression; favorable impression
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze