dozens; scores of; decades
cavalry; cavalryman; trooper
ambush; lying in wait for an ambush
reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
6th day of the month; six days
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
somewhat strong; fairly strong; fairly firm
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
demonstration; show of force
deep blue sky; bottomless blue sky
great mistake; serious error; blunder; complete misunderstanding
instruction (in martial arts, performance, etc.); teaching; coaching
manners; courtesy; etiquette
to lose; to be defeated; to give in (to); to yield; to be inferior (to); to be second (to)
very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best
staringly; fixedly; unblinkingly
phew; whew; huff; whoo; woohoo
surely; certainly; without doubt
to call (someone) to (the door, phone, etc.); to tell (someone) to come; to call up (on the phone); to invoke (e.g. a subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
fair and square; open and aboveboard; bold and forthright
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
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
healthy; sound; wholesome
to cringe with fear; to cower with fright; to be terribly afraid
calling by name; designation; nomination
not going (well); not proceeding (as one wishes); bad; not good; hopeless; beyond hope
speech; tongue; dialect; brogue; bento; Japanese box lunch; petal
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
dangling; aimlessly; casually; unexpectedly
natural posture (esp. in judo); natural stance; natural attitude; relaxed manner; calm manner
playing the victim; playing the victim card
overreliance on others; excessive babyishness; person who behaves like a spoiled child
hating; strongly disliking
appropriate; suitable; proper; fitting
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
to hold aloft (e.g. a sword); to brandish
step; stride; counter for steps
quickly, suddenly (while one is watching); before one's eyes
mixture; blending; complication; crossing; intersecting; interlacing
to stab (into); to thrust (violently); to plant (in the ground, snow, etc.); to set; to stick (upright)
stiffening; rigidity; rigor; stiffness; ossification; petrification
victory; triumph; win; conquest; success