to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
close; intimate; on good terms
(relative) merits; superiority or inferiority; quality
the same rank; equality; apposition
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
fighting stance; fighting pose
to invent a pretext for a quarrel; to pick a fight
malicious; ill-tempered; unkind
winning over; placation; gentle persuasion
to change sides; to double-cross; to betray; to roll over (in bed); to turn over
ambush; lying in wait for an ambush
thoroughly; completely; severely; harshly; (arch.) scattered; (arch.) disconnected
to go through; to suffer; to experience (something unpleasant)
this and that; one thing or another
to remove obstacles in the way of one's objective
finally; at last; ultimately; in the end
to yield; to give in; to bend (knee, etc.); to subdue; to overpower; (arch.) to feel down
firmly; plentifully; with all one's might
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
to conform to; to be in accordance with; to follow (rule, tradition, example, etc.)
naginata; polearm with a curved single-edged blade (similar to a glaive); naginata; martial art of wielding the naginata
free; unrestricted; (with) complete mastery; completely in control
head; brains; intellect; understanding
well-informed person; walking dictionary; extensive knowledge
study of foreign languages; linguistics
proficient; skillful; enjoying; satisfaction; satiation
comparatively; relatively
one's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainer
straight talk; plain speaking; speaking frankly
to slide into; to slip into
feeling chilly; nervous; anxious; frightened
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
apprehensions; misgivings; uneasiness; anxiety; fear
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
another meeting; meeting again; reunion
(not) merely; (not) simply
all over; all over the place; everywhere
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine