parallelism; running parallel (to, with); running concurrently; occurring at the same time; not reaching an agreement (e.g. of a debate)
to go through; to pierce; to run through (e.g. a river through a city); to pass through; to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out
to burn; to scorch; to char; to singe
convulsion; cramp; spasm; tic; twitch; fit
to fall flat; to fall face down
standing in a row; forming a line; alignment
to be full; to wax (e.g. moon); to rise (e.g. tide); to mature; to expire
to be prepared to flee; to become restless; to become agitated
to move back; to draw back; to lessen; to subside; to resign; to retire
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
to curve; to twist; to be contrary; to be uncooperative; to be rebellious
to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
liking both alcohol and sweets; person who likes both liquor and sweets; bisexuality; player who can play as both pitcher and fielder; dual sword wielding; two-sword fencing
large build; large pattern
distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without
heavy work; manual labour; feat of strength
stone (used for throwing)
sliced ginger prepared in vinegar (served with sushi); pickled ginger; mimeograph; reprimand; rebuke; overly skinny person
literally; to the letter; literal
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
to stagger; to stumble; to totter; to misconduct oneself; to have a love affair; to waver
lying face down; lying on one's face; placing upside down; placing face down
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
to pierce through; to stand (of something sharp or pointy); to thrust (up)
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
throw; throwing; throwing event
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
to hold in one's mouth (without biting, before chewing or swallowing, etc.)
to cut down; to chop down; to fell
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
to decrease; to be reduced; to reduce; to lessen; to subtract; to deduct
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
drawing a sword; drawn sword
to slay; to cut down (a foe)
iai; art of drawing one's sword, cutting down one's opponent and sheathing the sword afterwards
to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)
sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter