to thrust away; to send flying
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
by a hair's breadth; in the nick of time; touch and go; close call; critical moment
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
to fly about; to skip about; to bustle about
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
covering; protection; backing; relief
permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
cold; chill; cold weather; cold wave; cold air
to freeze; to be frozen over; to congeal
suddenly; all of a sudden
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to spring; to jump up; to fly up; to skip
to stab; to thrust (into); to plant (in the ground); to stick upright
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
dark red; dark brown; reddish brown
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
to make someone eat; to deal (a blow); to play (a trick)
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified
comfort; ease; easy; simple; (economically) comfortable; raku pottery
all you want; as much as one wants
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
to introduce oneself; to announce oneself (e.g. as the person sought); to come forward (e.g. as a witness, with a claim, etc.)
fence; paling; railing; (arch.) fortress
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust