gloss; luster; mellowness (of a voice); youthfulness (e.g. of skin); interest; appeal
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
frank; direct; plain; straightforward; point-blank; concise
to infer; to figure out; to get an idea of; to tell; to imagine; to guess
ultimate; ultimate (sport); ultimate frisbee
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
pleasant memory to take to the afterlife; good memory; something that makes one feel one can die in peace
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on
favorite sword; cherished sword
bright red; crimson lotus flower
to twine around; to twist around; to coil around; to pester; to hassle
mysterious; bewitching; alluring; enticing; enchanting
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself
one's own potential; real ability; one's own strength
predominance; superiority; ascendancy; advantage; supremacy
not bad; not half bad; pretty good
parent; parents; dealer; banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
taste; elegance; appearance; air; the likes of ...; lowly people such as ...
pause; interval; distance; range; suitable time; appropriate opportunity
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
calm and collected; with composure; having enough and to spare
wound (suffered in a fight)
posture; position; stance
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
only natural; no wonder; as expected; of course; as it should be
to anticipate; to foresee
to heal; to cure; to satisfy (e.g. hunger, thirst); to alleviate (e.g. sorrow, fatigue)
Herculean task; next-to-impossible undertaking
to be in difficulties; to be in trouble; to be in a difficult situation
to incline toward; to slant; to go down (sun, moon); to sink; to decline; to wane
to be caught in a dilemma; to get into a scrape
rear gate (esp. of castle); back entrance; (opponent's) weak point; (arch.) force attacking the rear of a castle; (arch.) official in charge of imprisoning offenders
toxicity; virulence; toxic; virulent; poisonous