even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
indiscriminate imitation; monkey see, monkey do; blind follower
to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain
walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
air battle; dog fight; aerial battle
complete defeat; losing all of one's matches; finishing the tournament with no wins
reverse movement; retrogression; going backwards; retrogradation; retrogression
pursuit of knowledge; studying; learning; training; completing a course
to fight against; to oppose; to face
to make a mistake; to mess up; to make an error; to err
to escape (disaster, death, etc.); to be saved from; to be rescued from; to avoid (e.g. punishment); to evade (e.g. responsibility); to avert
tough; strong; stiff; tenacious
emotional strength; force of will
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
hostility; animosity; enmity
with a crack (e.g. branches, knuckles)
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
training; drill; practice; practising; discipline
excess flesh; surplus fat; flab
sleepiness; drowsiness; the sandman; Morpheus
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
supple; flexible; elastic; graceful; elegant; refined
underwear; underclothes; lingerie; chemise; singlet
minimum; at the very least
samurai on horseback; (medieval) knight
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
to cheer up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits
antics; buffoonery; clowning; clown; jester
swimming area (in the ocean); swimming beach; seawater baths
standard formal wear worn by students, usu. when going to interviews
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
knowledge; awareness; consent; acceptance; forgiving; pardoning
to become pale; to turn pale
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
to drive on; to urge forward (e.g. cattle); to rouse (game from its cover); to press a tenant to leave; to evict