to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
(not) even once; (not) ever
myself; yourself; I; me; you
discovery; detection; finding
test of one's strength; test of one's ability
I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
you bastard!; you son of a bitch!
to look down on (someone); to make fun of; to put down; to treat with contempt; to underestimate
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
how long; how much; to what extent
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
to say; to spatter; to prate; to prattle; to babble
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward
to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
one day; (on) a certain day
circumference; girth; surroundings; neighbourhood; people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
to notice; to become aware; to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to recover consciousness; to come to oneself
violence; assault; rough (e.g. handling); reckless; rape; sexual assault
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
everyone; anyone; no one; nobody
sword skills; swordsmanship
black magic; black art; witchcraft; sorcery
Chinese martial arts; kung fu; wushu; kenpō (martial arts); kempo
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift