uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague
back-facing; backwards; backward-looking; retrogressive; reactionary
twosome; duo; pair (of criminals)
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
iron rod; iron bar; iron club; horizontal bar (gymnastics)
pole; rod; line; dash; spoken monotonously
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
screw; key (of a clock, watch, etc.); spring (of a clock, watch, etc.)
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
folding; collapsible; telescopic
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
one eye; one of one's eyes
before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing
metal pins of climbing shoes; crampons; climbing irons
base (military, expedition, etc.)
rate; late; rating; ranking
underling; person of low standing; grunt; petty (work, official, etc.); minor; lowly
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of
admiration; wonder; astonishment
intent; intention; bad faith; mens rea (guilty mind)
neglecting; leaving alone
almost; roughly; approximately
the same; the said; likewise
instar (developmental stage of arthropods); age; years
contour; outline; summary; outline; looks; features
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
master; expert; expert board game player (chess, go, shogi, etc.)
swordsman; swordswoman; fencer
close (e.g. of business); leaving (e.g. school); being outdone; compare unfavourably (with); closing price (stockmarket); sink mark (casting, moulding)
to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring