mat; canvas (boxing, wrestling)
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
to look down on; to treat with contempt; to treat disparagingly; to sneer at
with a burble; hollow (sounding); holey; full of holes or dents; here and there; (sound of) walking slowly
with a burble; hollow (sounding); holey; full of holes or dents; viciously beating; hitting and kicking repeatedly
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
to beg forgiveness; to ask for someone's pardon; to ask for permission
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
sharp parting remark; parting threat
to lie down; to stretch out; to lie ahead (of danger, difficulty, etc.); to lie in wait
secret; private; surreptitious
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
study; diligence; discount; reduction
animation; animated film; animated cartoon; anime
self-education; self-instruction; self-study
humanities, social sciences, and fine arts; liberal arts
(school) subject; curriculum; course; item; heading; entry
weight training; muscle training
big man; large man; tall man; giant
supple; flexible; elastic; graceful; elegant; refined
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)