independence; autonomy; self-reliance
by today; before the day is over
to carry over (an issue, decision, work, etc.); to carry forward; to put off; to postpone; to defer
to go over the top; to act without restraint; to cut loose
joint together; opposite; facing
to win through (e.g. to finals); to advance
sword skills; swordsmanship
suppression (e.g. of free speech); force-out
end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring
mudslinging contest; mudslinging match
drawcard; attractive program; good match; good game
contrary to one's expectations
pit of the stomach; solar plexus
sentimental; on an emotional level; in one's heart
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
brilliance; luster; lustre; vividness; life
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; (good) idea; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
counter for scraps, fragments, petals, etc.
joint-locking technique (in judo)
to hold back (someone) from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
counter; counting device; (service) counter (at a bank, store, etc.); counter (at a bar, cafe, etc.); bar; counter-attack (in soccer); counter
one arm; one's right-hand man; one's right hand
preservation; retainment; keeping
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
stage (platform); performance; show; stage (phase); part; stage
by mutual agreement; by mutual consent
unlimited; endless; boundless; infinite
gymnastics; physical exercises; artistic gymnastics; gymnastics competition; physical education (class); PE
derivation; development; offshoot
foundation; root; basis; root and trunk
individual match; single game
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
martial spirit; military spirit; the spirit of true warriors
teacher; instructor; professor
friendship; (on) familiar terms; intimacy; kindness; goodwill
calming down; settling down; quieting down; sedation
to become tense; to become serious; to become sober; sobering; bracing