early on; earlier on; from early
both; together; jointly; simultaneously
stifled (laughter); simmering
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
tingling; stinging; pungently
breaking off; snapping off
with a rustling sound; (rummaging) around
to throw oneself down; to lie down
leather; tanned animal hide; suede; kanji "tanned leather" radical (radical 178)
favorite sword; cherished sword
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
to form a group; to form a bunch
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to slay; to cut down (a foe)
annihilation; total destruction; complete destruction; crushing defeat
binding (of a book); design (of a book cover)
to probe; to search; to sound out; to investigate
sternum; breastplate; plastron
rascal; mischievous kid; naughty child
giving one's name (or rank, etc.); self-introduction; name readings of kanji
mediator; peacemaker; troubleshooter; manager
to remonstrate; to admonish (someone) for; to advise (someone) not to; to warn against
to meet fortuitously (e.g. running into an old friend); to meet by chance; to happen across
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
an adult-age eldest son who has yet to come into his inheritance; (a young adult still) living at home; a dependent
making do; getting by (somehow); managing
chores; odd jobs; miscellaneous affairs; miscellaneous expenses
to feel attracted by; to be fascinated by
(mixture of) ground beef and pork
teriyaki (meat or fish marinated in sweet soy sauce and broiled)
chicken; coward; scaredy-cat; chicken
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; sure