at first; in the beginning; originally
to push aside; to brush aside
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
resigning to another's will; going along without resistance; doing as another wants
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
to find fault with other people rather than oneself; (for the pot) to call the kettle black
to allow; to let (somebody) do; to make (somebody) do
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
subjugation (using military force); suppression; subduing
to plan; to intend; to aspire to; to set aims (sights on)
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
act of mercy; helping another person
to trouble; to bother; to annoy; to give trouble
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
and; or; and the like; and so forth; and what not
that's the way it is; such is life
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
three; three years of age
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.)
both hands; both arms; ten
having; holding; wear; durability; charge; expense
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread