always; constantly; at all times; habitually
absorption; suction; attraction
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
drawn-out (protracted) war or contest
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
all over the body; from head to foot; all over
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
old enemy; longtime enemy; arch-enemy; traditional rival; longstanding foe
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
because of; on account of; about; on; per; for every
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
peafowl (incl. the male peacock, female peahen, and young peachick)
personage; person (deserving of respect)
to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances
presence (e.g. of an observer); observation; trading session (at an exchange); rising from a crouch to charge; initial charge
traveling about to gain skill in combat (travelling)
to travel; to take a trip; to make a journey
that kind; competition; match
training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
finishing blow; coup de grâce
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
to create a breeding ground for future problems; to turn a blind eye to future trouble; to allow for something to come back and bite one in the ass (in the future)
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
for a certain reason; owing to unavoidable circumstances
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
military man; warrior; soldier
hard to please; difficult; particular; bad-tempered; in a bad mood; displeased
star (actor, athlete, etc.); celebrity; star (symbol); asterisk; (celestial) star
beginning; start; first moxa treatment
educated; learned; schooled
pointing out; identification