to close (one's eyes); to shut
every conceivable; every single; every possible; all kinds of
mourning; (arch.) calamity; (arch.) misfortune
to approach; to draw near
hand used like a sword in striking
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into
for use by children; for children
telephone call; speaking over the telephone; (Internet) voice call; counter for telephone calls of a set duration
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case
didn't stir an inch; not stirring a muscle
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
to lessen; to decrease; to diminish
to follow; to accompany; to cleave to; to join up with; to obey implicitly; to flatter
to work too hard; to try too hard; to strain oneself; to overdo it; to go too far
bulky; massive; thick; heavy
to wear extra clothes; to dress formally
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
Japanese sword (usu. single-edged and curved); Japanese bladed weapon
to bring; to take; to bring about
to lay bare; to expose; to reveal
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; preeminence; distinction; extraordinariness
famous sword; excellent sword
one's future; one's fate; one's way; one's path
future (usually near); prospects
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
to leave the nest; to go out into the world; to become independent (of one's parents); to graduate (and become a member of society)
satisfaction; contentment; sufficient; satisfactory; satisfying (an equation)
legless floor sofa; floor-level sofa
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to look downwards (at); to lower one's gaze; to drop one's eyes
handsome; shapely; clean-cut (features)