to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
to get up (e.g. from bed); to make one's way in the world; to achieve in life
lying on one's back; lying face upward; lying supine
flute; fife; pipe; whistle
to flow out; to stream out; to pour out; to gush forth; to leak; to ooze out
straight; as the crow flies
administrative; businesslike; practical; impersonal; perfunctory; robot-like
chill; the shivers; shivering fit; cold; coldness; cold air
loveliness; charm; allure; colour and scent; color and scent
to entrance; to possess; to enthrall
standing upright; standing bolt upright; rearing
difference; discrepancy; variation
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
length of a blade (sword, knife, etc.); walking on the edge of a sword
smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
to protrude; to stick out; to be forced out; to be pushed out; to go over (e.g. a budget); to go beyond
impressions; thoughts; feelings; opinions
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
to state; to express; to mention
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
assistance; backing; reinforcements
I've got to be going; I must go
to turn aside adroitly; to dodge
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
to have one's heart stop beating; to be shocked; to be staggered
just before one's eyes; in one's presence; personally
to defy accepted norms; to go off the rails; to be eccentric
sword skills; swordsmanship
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
feeling keenly; fully realizing
ranking equal with; comparing favourably with; comparing favorably with
came here; coming here; recently
body; group; party; company; troupe
departure; leaving; going away; recession
anxiously; with anxious looks; with anxiety
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life