long ago; a long time ago; already
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
carved seal; engraved stamp; to engrave (a seal); to carve; to make an impression (with a seal)
rather; better; instead; if anything
sword skills; swordsmanship
boy; son; child; mere boy; stripling; greenhorn
to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
should; must; -able; probably; likely
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
it's best to; it's safest to; there's nothing better than
to stop talking; to break off; to pause
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
promise; agreement; convention; rule; destiny; fate
to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage
mask; disguise; guise; mask
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
threatening attitude; menacing look; angry look
to be overawed; to be overpowered; to lose the mental battle
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
birth; lineage; identity; background; provenance; origin
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
to collect; to assemble; to gather
whole nation; whole land; whole country
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which