on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
serious; earnest; sober; honest; sincere
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
quite unconcerned; nonchalant
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
long hair (usu. of a man)
to trail (of smoke, clouds, etc.); to hang (of mist, haze, etc.); to lie (over); to linger; to flow (e.g. of hair in the wind)
grace; refinement; elegance; daintiness
unapproachable; inaccessible; difficult to access
sublime; noble; high-minded
living together; coexistence
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
steepness; steep place; harsh (look); sharp (tongue)
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; presence; appeal
mental; spiritual; emotional
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
marks; points; score; number of items; number of articles
to knock down; to beat up (till unable to stand)
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
further; above (that); greater (than that); any more
not exceeding ...; not more than ...; below (a standard, level, etc.); under; the following; the below-mentioned
to stamp one's feet (in frustration, impatience, etc.)
nonchalant air; unruffled air
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
to get angry; to take offense; to take offence; to be furious
family; relatives; dependents; household
to be better (than); to be superior; to surpass; to excel; to be excellent
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
on good terms (with); on friendly terms (with); (getting along) well; in harmony; happily; peacefully
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
to play around (of a cat, dog, etc.); to frisk; to gambol; to frolic
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
angry; indignant; wrathful; enraged
blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment
to say no more; to sink into silence
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
to look downwards; to lower one's eyes
test (of ability, knowledge, etc.); exam; test (of performance, quality, etc.); trial; rehearsal
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
letter (of an alphabet); character; writing
to parody; to make a parody of; to pun (on); to twist; to distort