to be affected; to be theatrical; to be pompous
tone (of voice); manner of talking
participant; entrant; player; competitor
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
heh heh heh; tee-hee; giggle
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene
several people; a few people
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (minor penalty in judo)
bamboo sword (resembling a katana, etc.); bamboo imitation sword; dull sword
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
extremely fast; in a flash; too quick for the eye to catch
flash (of light); glint; swift strike; quick decisive move
sudden; unexpected; unpredictable; unforeseen
to stagger; to stumble; to waver; to be in two minds; to have an affair (with); to fall (for someone)
to come to one's senses; to calm down
real; realistic; serious; non-joking; realtime blog; real world (cf. online games or social networking services)
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
presence (e.g. of an observer); observation; trading session (at an exchange); rising from a crouch to charge; initial charge
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
attacking one opponent then immediately attacking another
to cut; to slit; to slash
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
to push (something) against
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
drop-by-drop; dripping; dribbling; loosely (hanging); limply
to read and understand; to take in; to sense from external cues; to read (someone's) mind; to read (calibration, tape, etc.); to scan (bar code)
enthusiast; mania; enthusiasm
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
being put to shame; being outshone; being eclipsed; feeling embarrassed
pleasant feeling; good vibes
(stare or glare with) scornful eyes; reproachful eyes; disgusted eyes
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; in a mumble; in a murmur
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
performing solo; having the stage to oneself; being in sole command; eclipsing (outshining) the others; field of activity in which one is unrivaled (unrivalled)
original; primitive; primary; fundamental; proto-
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement