before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
ten; 10; ten years of age
skill; dexterity; proficiency
swordsman; swordswoman; fencer
footwork (in martial arts, sports, etc.)
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
death; decease; (arch.) death penalty (by strangulation or decapitation); (an) out
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to strike against; to collide with; to encounter; to meet; to clash
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
to look at; to gaze; to stare at
gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
ecstasy; rapture; trance; senility
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that...; trying to...
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's
bill; handbill; flier; flyer; leaflet; poster
to pick up; to find; to gather
ground; land; the region in question; the local area; skin; texture; fabric
body; group; party; company; troupe
poor; low-grade; load; pack; packhorse
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
soldier; combatant; warrior
to spin vigorously; to wave around (e.g. sword, bat)
to throw at; to throw something at a person; to throw a person down
(all) at once; at the same time; in one go; right away; in an instant
desk pad; sheet of plastic (or cardboard, felt, etc.) placed under writing paper; being pinned under; being caught under; model; pattern
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close