before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
highlight; best part; stunning; incredible; superb
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
to slash back; to strike back; to counterattack; to cut the wheel; to perform a twisting backward knee trip
pair; the two; both persons; both things
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
to fall completely silent; to become still as death
edge (of a knife or sword); prong (of an electrical plug)
to reverberate; to resound; to echo; to have one's fame spread; to be renowned
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
being on the ropes; losing ground
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
light; easy; non-serious; minor
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
assembly hall; meeting place; venue; grounds
nasty; disgusting; detestable; unpleasant; disagreeable; creepy
being somewhat excited (agitated)
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
exit (from a stage); exeunt; leaving; exit
to call for somebody; to come for someone; to pick someone up
accidental; incidental; occasional; casual
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
companion; partner; spouse
going out; one's best clothes; formal (e.g. language); best (behaviour, manners, etc.)
(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)
to say; to be called; to do
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
alternate; alternating; mutual; reciprocal
cast-off skin (snake, insect, etc.); husk; empty shell; exuvia; exuviae