indicates a confident conclusion; indicates emotional emphasis; indicates question
to put an end to something; to get something over with; to quit something one has been engaged in too long or to an excessive degree
top of the head; crown of the head
chop (pork, lamb, etc.); chop; chop (in tennis or table tennis); chop stroke
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
facing downward; lying face down; upside down; prone
degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
invincible; unrivaled; unrivalled; matchless; unbeatable; undefeatable
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
martial arts; military arts; wushu (Chinese martial art)
secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
to warm up to; to become enthusiastic about; to be elated
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
ace up one's sleeve; trump card; secret skills; secret; (arch.) left hand
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine
creator; inventor; creative; content creator; developer
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
to persevere; to keep at something (regardless of one's fatigue)
self-examination; reflection
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
forever; eternally; for good; as long as one likes; indefinitely; endlessly
plan to overcome an obstacle or break out of a deadlock; breakthrough solution
often (happens); tend to; be apt to; be likely to
take it from me; I speak from experience; word to the wise
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
to interrupt (with frivolous remarks, silly jokes, etc.); to butt in; to make teasing remarks
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
back-facing; backwards; backward-looking; retrogressive; reactionary
apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize
to one's heart's content; following one's heart's desires
obedient; meek; honest; frank; straight (e.g. hair); without peculiarity
to feel hot; to flush; to burn