lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)
to boil well; to stew; to simmer (for a long time); to cook (various ingredients) together
spicy; hot; salty; harsh (criticism); severe (punishment); painful
how long; how much; to what extent
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
society; the world; the times
variegated; varicoloured; varicolored; multi-coloured; multi-colored; diverse
extremely spicy; fiery hot; extremely harsh (criticism, review, etc.); scathing
tough; strong; stiff; tenacious
what do you want?; can I help you?
martial arts; military arts; wushu; modern sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts
inexperienced; unfamiliar (with); unversed; lacking experience
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
classroom learning (as contrasted to practical training); classroom lecture
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
how kind of you; that's very nice of you; kindly
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
way; method; means; resource; course
from the beginning; from scratch
in order; in turn; one by one
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
still more; to say nothing of; not to mention; still less
close quarters combat; CQC
training; drill; practice; discipline
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
taste (in goods, etc.); manners; etiquette; modesty; restraint; knowledge, experience (of the arts, etc.)
bottom of one's heart; depths of one's mind; innermost thoughts; from the bottom of one's heart; wholeheartedly; truly
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
one's field of expertise; one's strong area
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
rate; ratio; profit; assignment; 10%; unit of ten percent; match
difficult to ...; hard to ...
results; record; grades; marks
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
mischievous child; scamp; rascal; elf; imp
firing; shooting; fire; gunshot; marksmanship