known as ...; also known as ...; called ...; AKA
imposing stance; daunting pose
sit-up; abdominal muscles; abs
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
but; however; provided that
invincible; ever-victorious; unconquerable; unbeaten
out (of a ball, in tennis, etc.); outside the line; out; putout; outer; external; exit
of course; certainly; naturally
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
(a) principle; (a) reason; (a) point; some truth
to marry (of a woman); to become a bride; to marry into (a family)
as you please; in any way you like; as you wish
any and every thing; altogether; lock, stock, and barrel; the whole shooting match; the whole kit and caboodle; without reserve
wife; bride; (one's) daughter-in-law
once in a lifetime; the first and last occurrence (event, experience) of one's lifetime
do-or-die game; crucial contest
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
one person; being alone; being by oneself; being single; being unmarried; by oneself
to stick it out (until the end)
bet; wager; stake; gamble
had better ...; may as well ...
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
to disappear; to vanish; (arch.) to die
immersion; being absorbed in
getting poised again for charging; toeing the mark again; starting again; getting a fresh start; going back to square one
(judo) foot technique; footwork
counter for choices, options, etc.
to blow off; to be blown off
to hold out (e.g. against an attack); to hang on; to withstand; to endure; to last
shrewd; astute; cunning; alert
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
to let fly; to make fly; to skip over; to leave out; to run fast; to drive fast; to spray
to be descended from; to inherit (a disposition, etc.) from one's ancestors
particularly; only; in the case of
immortal mountain wizard (in Taoism); mountain man (esp. a hermit); person not bound by earthly desires
doddering; tottering; unsteady; shaky; decrepit; infirm
estrangement; alienation; disaffection