to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
to be better (than); to be superior; to surpass; to excel; to be excellent
suddenly; in a flash; quickly; conspicuously; prominently; showily
to say things to ease one's mind
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
hey; listen; look here; I say
downward compatible; backward compatible; upward compatible; forward compatible; providing the same function while being more effective (esp. in games)
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
popularity; favorable reputation; high esteem; respect
like cats and dogs; (on) very bad terms; (lit.) relationship of dogs and monkeys
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
technique; art; skill; move
commencing with; including
gap; opening; spare moment; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
like that; that way; thus
to print (on); to insert (an illustration); to stencil (a pattern); to instill (a thought, impression, etc.); to imprint (e.g. on one's subconscious)
certainly; surely; undoubtedly; just; precisely; exactly
to have (something) innate; to be born with
nature; natural constitution; innate disposition
charisma (i.e. attractiveness, charm); charisma (i.e. divinely conferred power or talent); charism; charismatic person; someone famous (usu. for their talent); celebrity
still (continuing); as ever; further
(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy
unmistakable; evident; obvious; certain; beyond doubt
tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
understanding; comprehension; grasp; perception; appreciation; mastery (of an art or skill)
hard to get; hard to come by
ordinary person; average person; mediocre person
serious; earnest; sober; honest; sincere
staff officer; military staff; adviser; counselor; counsellor
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
future; (future) prospects; bringing (from abroad, another region, etc.); bringing about; giving rise to
easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic
had better ...; had better not ...
one's heart; the mind; inner feelings; inmost thoughts; true motives
stealthily; secretly; in secret
trivial; trifling; slight; insignificant
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
to seize (someone) by the collar; to grab (someone) by the scruff of the neck; to collar (someone)
with a bustle; with a hubbub