striking just before one's opponent makes a move
to see without obstruction; to get an unobstructed view (of); to see into (someone's thoughts); to read (someone's feelings, intentions, etc.); to foresee; to predict
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
(with) only the clothes one happens to wear; (with) only the clothes on one's back; (still) wearing the same clothes as before (e.g. before falling asleep)
to take (someone to a place); to take (someone) with one; to take along; to lead away
missing (of a person); lost; unaccounted for; whereabouts unknown
cheerful; jovial; weather; season; spirit of yang
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
obliging person; person who likes looking after others
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
mother; mom; wife; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); she
(not) well; (not) properly; (not) enough; (not) sufficiently; (not) satisfactorily; (not) decently
horizon (related to land)
full of (e.g. mistakes); riddled with; covered all over with (blood, mud, etc.)
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
muscle; tendon; vein; artery; fiber; fibre; line
to undo; to untie; to unfasten; to unlace; to unravel; to loosen
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
clever; smart; sharp (ear, etc.); sensitive; discerning
to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
expression; look; countenance; face
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
goodbye; so long; saying goodbye to (e.g. life as a bachelor); putting an end to; farewell (performance, party, etc.); final
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
a few seconds; several seconds
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability; as hard as possible
parting (of people); separation; farewell; breakup
quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly
on the contrary; rather; instead; all the more
departure time; starting time
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
to run out of breath; to get breathless; to get puffed (out)
to lead (an advance); to spearhead (a campaign, attack)
a gap develops; a significant difference emerges
to throw out; to drop; to toss; to abandon; to neglect; to dismiss
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience