buffet; self-service meal
form (as opposed to substance); format; form; formality; form; mode
evil design; crafty plan; plot
man of the hour; woman of the hour
order; rank; position (e.g. in a race); precedence
fixed number; certain number; given number; definite number
friendship; (on) familiar terms; intimacy; kindness; goodwill
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited
to take care of someone; to look after someone; to help; to give help where it isn't wanted; to be officious; to bother
yakiniku; Japanese dish of grilled meat similar to Korean barbecue; roasted meat; grill
rough; careless; slovenly; slipshod; rude; impolite
awareness that one is not good at something; feelings of inferiority
smallish; on the small side
very popular; highly favoured
hear something for the last time
flowing style (e.g. of narrating a story); eloquence
handsome man; man's looks; good looks; manliness
on countless occasions; many a time
durability; persistence; stamina; endurance; staying power
Skanda (swift-footed guardian deity); great runner
iai; art of drawing one's sword, cutting down one's opponent and sheathing the sword afterwards
feeling keenly; fully realizing
to use up (all one's strength, ideas, etc.); to exert oneself; to do one's best
being declared the winner of a bout
commendation ceremony; award ceremony
on a stage; on a platform; on an altar
to have luck on one's side; to get lucky; to have one's eyes bulge out of one's head (with surprise)
victory stand; winners' podium
(official) commendation; public recognition (of someone's achievements, good deeds, etc.); awarding; honouring
awarding; conferment; granting; presentation
to intrude; to butt in; to meddle; to be forward; to be self-assertive; to show off
in the future; another day; later
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
courtesy call; courtesy visit
reputation; respectability; honour; honor
in form; ceremonial; for form's sake; pro forma
to exercise one's authority (over); to influence; to glare (at); to scowl; to glower
to hesitate; to think twice; to flinch; to get cold feet
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere