oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am; older girl
as expected; just as one thought; as feared; sure enough
(not even) a little; (not even) a tiny bit
showing no signs of; there being no hint of; (arch.) unthinkable
after a short time; in a short while; a short time later
on bad terms; at loggerheads
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
unexpected; unforeseen; accidental
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
over-fond parent; doting parent
individual; private person; personal; natural person
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
to live; to make a living; to get on with
one's own strength; one's own efforts; self-salvation
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
remarkably; noticeably; visibly; considerably; perceptibly; appreciably
to use abusive language; to curse; to call someone names
one must constantly be on one's guard with ...; one cannot be too careful of ...
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal (e.g. to the public); to urge; to exhort
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
hating to lose; unyielding; unbending; competitive; sore loser; determined
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately
childish; childlike; immature; infantile; puerile
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)
to show; to bare (the teeth)
unbeatable; unbeaten; invincible
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
loud laughter; roaring with laughter
one's self-possession; one's presence of mind
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
imprudent; indiscreet; immodest; indecent; inconsiderate; inappropriate
start of a match; beginning of a game; kickoff
one blow; one hit; one stroke; summiting on the first attempt (oft. without prior knowledge about the route; in climbing); on-sight; flashing
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
narrow (blade); slender (figure, build); thin
sword skills; swordsmanship
several times; a few times