to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
temptation; allurement; lure; enticement; seduction
persistence; fortitude; indomitability
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
discussion; debate; argument
immersing oneself in; being absorbed in; devoting oneself to; giving oneself up entirely to
training; education; cultivation; making pottery and casting metal
to see; to look; to examine; to look over; to look after; to attend to; to experience
way (of doing things); method; style; school (e.g. of poetry)
very small amount of money; penny; cent; nickel; dime
to come off; to be removed; to disappear (of pain, a fever, etc.); to be caught; to be harvested; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)
alternation; change; relief; relay; shift; substitution (sports, etc.)
rise and fall; ups and downs
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
(artistic) accomplishments
useless object; deadwood; white elephant; boondoggle
various countries; various regions; various provinces
heroic; brave; majestic; soul-stirring; lively; gallant
martial arts; military arts; wushu; modern sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts
being enthusiastic about; being wild about; being absorbed in; being engrossed in; being devoted to
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
royalty and titled nobility
clever; intelligent; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; (arch.) good (with words)
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
pedantry; display of learning
abuse; misuse; perversion
modern person; people of today
(enervating) attraction to books or learning
way of speaking; intimation
inside out; upside down; flip side; opposite; contrary
to slide into; to slip into