meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up
plural; multiple; several
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
besides; moreover; in addition
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
dark night; moonless night
-itis (indicating an inflammatory disease)
trajectory; line of fire; ballistic
to finish reading; to read through
instant; moment; for an instant
even; even if; even though; because of; on the grounds that
to stop walking; to pause
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
to lose one's temper; to lose patience; to have enough; to be exasperated; to become irritated; to get fed up
thick voice; husky voice; guttural voice; voice with a thick accent
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large size; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
to carry in one's hand; to carry with one; to have on one's person; to take along (someone); to take (someone) with one; to be accompanied by
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
(together) with; -wide; including
favorite sword; cherished sword
pure; innocent; pure; unmixed; long kimono made from the same plain-coloured cloth
unmarried woman; Miss; -ess; -ette
cheap; rash; thoughtless; careless
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
gentle; peaceable; amicable; without fuss; simply
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on
fresh troops; fresh players; newcomer; new employee; new method; new way
same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
powerlessness; helplessness; incompetent
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl