to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
to cite as an example; to refer to; to quote
to talk (a person) down; to confute
stop talking nonsense; don't be ridiculous; give me a break
light and easy; lambent; clever; witty; smart
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
barrier; checkpoint; checking station
frank; candid; outspoken; unreserved
magical powers; supernatural powers; spell; charm
to strike dead; to beat to death
grand; magnificent; majestic; great; sublime
coming and going; recurring (esp. thoughts)
turning point; transition phase
certified (as genuine, valuable, etc.); guaranteed (article); of established reputation; acknowledged; pièce de résistance
rumor; rumour; gossip; hearsay
exaggeration; making a mountain out of a molehill
severely beaten up; repeatedly punched and kicked; thoroughly defeated; attacked relentlessly (with words); fiercely criticised; bombarded with verbal abuse
to honor; to honour; to respect; to esteem; to prize
firing; shooting; fire; gunshot; marksmanship
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
common foot soldier (feudal Japan); samurai of the lowest rank
to knock down; to beat up (till unable to stand)
to kill an enemy soldier before the start of a battle to raise spirits; to kill viciously; to victimize; to torment
completely (quitting, etc.); entirely; thoroughly; cleanly (cutting, snapping off, etc.); in a single blow
cruel; merciless; atrocious; pitiful; tragic; horrible
to make an onslaught (on); to close in (on)
to live together; to be close friends; (lit.) to eat out of the same pot
deterrence; ability to deter (an attack, etc.)
clouds and haze; swarm (of people); throng; (flee) like the wind; (run) out of sight
(judo) foot technique; footwork
to glitter; to glisten; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glare; to gleam
dispatch; despatch; deployment; temporary employee (esp. from an agency); temporary worker; agency temp
rule over the whole country
distinguished or meritorious service
evolved form; developed form
to avenge (somebody) by striking down their killer
as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to
to be evident; to be obvious; to understand completely
have to do; must; should; ought to