and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
offense and defense; offence and defence
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
to attack; to assault; to assail
difficult to ...; hard to ...
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
such ... as; or some such
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
white; innocence; innocent person; blank space; white go stone; white dragon tile; skewered grilled pig intestine
participation; joining; entry; adherence
to leak out (a secret); to be exposed (a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to be found out; to get away (of fish)
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
to notice; to become aware; to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to recover consciousness; to come to oneself
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now