three; three years of age
clear; precise; definite; distinct
standard; basis; criterion; norm; reference; datum
if I'm forced to say something; if anything; if I must say; if I must choose
degree of familiarity; popularity
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
to stand in (someone's) place; to be in a (certain) position
persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
ratification; confirmation
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
reaching a stopping place; settling down (before the next stage); getting to a point where one can rest; one paragraph
revival; reconstruction; restoration; rebuilding; recovery; renaissance
grounds; foundation; authority; support; prop; something upon which to rely
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
nameless; unnamed; obscure; unknown; causeless; unjustifiable
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
dojo; hall used for martial arts training; manda (place of Buddhist practice or meditation, esp. the place under the bodhi tree where Buddha attained enlightenment)
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
to jump over; to clear; to walk over (someone)
fresh off the farm; inexperienced
height; acme; extremity; end; limit
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
to knock down; to beat up (till unable to stand)
thoughtless; rash; hasty; imprudent
easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
recommendation; referral; endorsement
to be embarrassed; to lose face
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
unreliable; undependable; untrustworthy; not to be counted on
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
rustling; refreshing; clearly
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
bird; bard (esp. in RPG games)
fashion; way; school (of thought); class; rank; current (electrical, water, etc.)
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh