to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
recollection; retrospection; reflection; reminiscence
to decide the outcome (e.g. game); to be very different; to be sharply contrasted
reckless remark; rash remark; thoughtless words; falsehood
puppet; marionette; puppeteer; (arch.) prostitute
unexpected; unscheduled; unforeseen; unplanned
continuation; continuance; going on; resuming
footwork (in martial arts, sports, etc.)
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
eagerness; enthusiasm; fervor; excitement; fighting spirit; fighting mood
to be excited; to be elated
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
correction; rectification; mending; repair
bits and pieces; frizzily (as in perm)
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
centre of gravity (center); centroid; barycenter; (one's) balance
to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
holding one's sword pointing towards the opponent's eyes (kendo stance)
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
offense and defense; offence and defence
to pause; to have a short intermission
bizarre; strange; eccentric; odd; queer
to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun
upper tier; upper section; place of honor; place of honour; dais; raised part of floor
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
without (doing); instead of; if (it) isn't done; if (one) doesn't do ...; if not ...; unless ...
to mow down; to scythe down; to knock someone off their feet
with a single blow; with one stroke
battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
great speed; extreme speed; swiftness