to drag; to trail; to force (someone) along; to drag (along); to prolong; to drag out
farewell; adieu; goodbye; so long
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
specialist; expert; professional; authority; pundit
martial arts; military arts; wushu (Chinese martial art)
with repeated sharp blows; whack after whack; strictly; harshly; vigorously; singlemindedly
challenging; defiant; provocative; aggressive
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; strikingly; outstandingly; especially
to dash against (of waves); to billow; to roll; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to heave; to pound (of a heart)
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
just the other day; quite recently
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
distinction; difference (between two things); sense of propriety; proper conduct (according to social or moral norms); accountability; taking clear responsibility (for a fault or failing)
to resolve; to ready (oneself); to make up one's mind
pain; anguish; suffering; duhkha (suffering)
to behave like a spoiled child; to behave like a spoilt child; to fawn on; to depend and presume upon another's benevolence
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
around the world; throughout the world
severe; harsh; hard; cruel; rigorous
to draw on one's experience; to make good use of one's experience; to turn one's experience to good account
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
insular; closed; unsociable; exclusive
running away from home; elopement; (arch.) outing; (arch.) going out; (arch.) becoming a Buddhist monk; (arch.) entering the priesthood
many people talking noisily; chowing down; scarfing down; roughly (of actions)
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay
attendant; person who looks after one's needs; caretaker
genius; prodigy; natural gift
what; how; what (a) ...!; how ...!; surprisingly; to my amazement
fundamental knowledge; the basics
on good terms (with); on friendly terms (with); (getting along) well; in harmony; happily; peacefully
tail (of an animal); cauda; tail (of a kite, etc.); tail end; tail (of a comet); slope at the foot of a mountain
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
no matter how much time passes; no matter how long you wait; (taking) forever
keeping in check; holding back; deterrence; restraint; suppression
equipping; installing; fitting; mounting; putting on
to obligate; to make compulsory; to require; to mandate
thinking back now; looking back
strict observance; rigid adherence; scrupulous compliance
personal feelings; self-interest
to entrust (someone) with; to pin one's hopes on (someone's future); to have great expectations for; to have (someone) deliver (a letter, etc.); to leave (a message); to send word
to defend oneself; to protect oneself