putting one's life on the line; staking one's life (on); risking one's life; life and death situation
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
minimum; at the very least
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
any moment now; any minute now; as soon as possible; right away
to attempt; to test; to try out
decoration; ornament; trimmings
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)
neighbourhood; neighborhood
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
genuine article; real thing; real deal
far from; anything but; not at all; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
undisputed; entirely; perfect
arm; skill; efforts; ability
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
possible; likely; probable
understanding (of people's circumstances and feelings); perceptiveness; sympathy; wisdom
in one's own way or style
edge (of a knife or sword); prong (of an electrical plug)
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
striking with the back of the sword
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
to take (someone) out (for a walk, to lunch, etc.); to entice out; to lure away
recommendation; putting in a good word for someone
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
to raise one's voice; to shout
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of