indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
to lay waste; to devastate; to invade; to break into; to troll (e.g. web forums); to spam
uneven; irregular; non-uniform; unsorted; odd; miscellaneous
figure of a person; figures of people; shadow of a person
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
to be conspicuous; to stand out
skill; dexterity; master hand
actor who specializes in ruffian roles (specialises)
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to carry through; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
running away; escaping on foot
near; close by; within reach; familiar
place hidden from view; cover; shelter; hiding place
to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear
to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous
footwork (in martial arts, sports, etc.)
flexible; lithe; soft; pliable
training; drill; practice; discipline
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
self-taught method; one's own way; one's own style
to investigate thoroughly; to examine closely; to probe into; to be obsessed with a thought; to brood over; to worry about
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap
another kind; distinct species; variety
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
training; education; stocking up; laying in; preparation (e.g. ingredients); girl studying to become a geisha
classical form of martial art
cloud of dust (sand, etc.)
vivid (memory, description, etc.); fresh; graphic; fresh (blood, scar, etc.); still new; recent
to be dark; to be dull; to be unassuming; to be inconspicuous; to not stand out
atmosphere; air; magnanimity; generosity
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
to begin to appear; to begin to come in
interval; space; valley; gorge; loophole (in a wall); crenel
to build; to construct; to erect; to amass (e.g. fortune); to pile up
declaration; statement; proclamation