immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
admonition; commandment; sila (precept)
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
gambling; competition; game (of chance)
strong person; the strong; the powerful
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
review (of learned material); revision
war; battle; match; game; competition
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
intentionally; deliberately; designedly; especially; particularly
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
alas; regrettably; to my great regret; tragically
solely; entirely; only; or
way (of doing); manner; method; means
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
to get carried away; to become over-excited; to push one's luck; to push a good thing too far
in front of your nose; right next to you; tip of one's nose
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
to laugh mockingly; to smile with contempt; to jeer; to sneer
at first; initially; in the beginning
to curry favour; to butter up; to fawn over; to humour someone (humor); to put in a good mood (e.g. a baby)
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
victory or defeat; victory and defeat
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
bet; wager; stake; gamble
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)
some; (a) little; somewhat; to some extent; in part
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
to be encouraged by initial success; to get a taste for; to yearn for more