the West; the Occident; Western countries
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
strength; power; proficiency; ability
strict; close; precise; scrupulous
step; stride; counter for steps
pike (freshwater fish, Esox sp.)
tip of an ear (of wheat, etc.); tip (of a brush, spear, etc.); point; spearhead
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
firearms; missile; projectile weapon
close combat; close(-quarter) fighting; in-fighting
sword; dagger; knife; bayonet
single edge (e.g. sword blade)
stubborn; dogged; persistent; tough; sturdy; hardy
power; might; authority; influence
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
ring; band; ring; circum-
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
narrow; thin (sized); slender
(arch.) bracelet (made of stringed jewels or bells and worn at the elbow); bracer (for the elbow of an archer)
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
double-edged; double-edged blade
(ease of) handling; operation; arrangement (of pipes, wires, etc.); layout; wrestler's belt used in a bout
sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
to hack; to chop (firewood, meat, etc.); to chop off (e.g. a head)
the Spring and Autumn period and the Warring States period (Chinese history)
ticket; token; label; tag; sign; card; playing card
leather strap; thong; leash
length and width; length and breadth; four cardinal points; every direction; as one wishes; as one pleases
to spell; to write; to compose; to bind (e.g. documents); to patch
carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A; instep; back of hand
Han dynasty (China, 202 BCE-220 CE)
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; known as; so to speak
appearance; arrival; make one's appearance