otherwise; or else; if not
tone (of voice); parlance; style; intonation; accent
on the way back; returning
five times (as much); quintuple; fivefold
calm; composed; leisurely
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to blackmail; to extort; to shake down
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
chance (of success); odds
to beat someone to the punch; to get the drop on (someone); to forestall
to kill an enemy soldier before the start of a battle to raise spirits; to kill viciously; to victimize; to torment
(adding) fuel to the fire
to be stunned; to be surprised; (lit.) one's eyes turn into dots (like a cartoon character)
to glare; to dazzle; to glitter
group; crowd; flock; herd; bevy; school
(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
fighting back; returning fire; counter-attack; responding to an attack; accepting a challenge
to move (house); to transfer (department); to change the target of interest or concern; to elapse (passage of time); to be permeated by a colour or scent; to be infected
to avert one's eyes; to avoid looking straight at something; to cover one's eyes
soaked; drenched; sopping; incessantly (raining); drizzling
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true
naked sword; drawn sword; shellfish removed from the shell
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
tool; implement; instrument; equipment
shelf; ledge; rack; trellis
a lot; many; (not) much; (not) many; almost (none)
dainty; delicate; slender; fragile (e.g. furniture); delicate; frail
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
barefaced (e.g. lie); shameless; transparent; pure white; very clear
sharp parting remark; parting threat
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls