holding a sword above one's head (kendo posture); haughty attitude; overbearing manner
to break (a promise); to ignore (a call, text message, etc.)
going out; one's best clothes; formal (e.g. language); best (behaviour, manners, etc.)
flutter kick (swimming); the thrash
splish-splash; with a splash
bathhouse; (public) bath; bathroom
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
to take the blame; (lit.) to cover oneself in mud
to support; to maintain; to bring up; to raise; to adopt (a child); to cultivate (a habit, a quality, etc.)
klop; klunk; whonk; with a heavy impact; forcibly
(stare or glare with) scornful eyes; reproachful eyes; disgusted eyes
art of self-defense (defence)
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
handling (e.g. knife, reins); control; use; dealing with (e.g. customers); management; disposal (esp. sale of goods)
horsemanship; equestrian art; (art of) riding
washing with cold water (without using soap, etc.)
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
to let go by; to let pass; to overlook; to miss
plump; rotund; chubby; entirely; completely; wholly
several weeks; a few weeks
honesty; integrity; purity and unselfishness
siren (in Greek mythology)
poisoning; kill by poison
novice; greenhorn; squirt; worthless person
worldly wisdom; secret of success in life
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
audience (with a person of high standing)
to make clear; to clarify; to disclose; to make public
smooth; undisturbed; uninterrupted; harmonious
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
to be interested in; to take an interest in; to care about
heated (e.g. debate); passionate