state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
bow (weapon); archery; bow (for a violin, etc.)
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
several people; a few people
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
to float in the air; to be unfinished; to be unsettled; to be undecided
as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively
to knock down; to knock off
automatic; intransitive verb
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
imperative sentence; imperative statement
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
perception; sensing; noticing
creation; generation; formation; derivation
in range; within the limits (of...); within (a) range
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
item; something that one "just has to have"
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
collision; crash; running into; conflict; quarrel; clashing
diversion; appropriation (e.g. of funds); misappropriation; re-use (e.g. old computer parts); recycling
detoxification; counteracting poison; neutralizing poison
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
putting into operation; invocation
snake; serpent; large snake
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
to concern; to be related
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
to draw (the winning ticket); to apply; to compare; to put (oneself in someone's position)
work of art the creator has confidence in; work one is proud of
oral; verbal; spoken; parol
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
together with; same; both; all; including ...