means; method; art; magic
depressed; bummed out; down; heavy-hearted; heavy-spirited; feeling reluctant (to do)
to be playful; to gambol; to be amused (with something); to flirt with
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
self-consciousness; self-awareness
meditation; contemplation
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
to prepare oneself for the worst; to strengthen one's resolve; to accept one's fate; to prepare oneself
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
soft; fragile; weak; poorly built; insubstantial
all things in nature; the whole creation
elephant (Elephantidae spp.)
to model on; to make in the shape of; to represent; to symbolise
enthusiast; mania; enthusiasm
ambition; aspiration; desire to improve oneself
completion; accomplishment; attainment of greatness or success
one's best interests; one's own good
hidden ball trick; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
when it comes to ...; concerning; where ... are concerned
probability; likelihood; chances
in 8 or 9 cases out of ten; in all probability
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
as usual; as always; as ever; as before; still
odd; strange; queer; weird; bizarre
these guys; these fellows
common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
low rank; lower position; subordinate position; lower order (e.g. byte)
to cross; to intersect; to associate with; to mingle with; to have a sexual relationship; to copulate
exactly as stated; verbatim
basic principle; fundamental principle
dealing with; coping with