mask; disguise; guise; mask
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
massive failure; debacle; fiasco
clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
ambush; troops in ambush; unexpected opposition; unexpected obstacle
remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard
owner; possessor; holder; carrier
slaughter (of animals for meat); butchery
gloss; luster; mellowness (of a voice); youthfulness (e.g. of skin); interest; appeal
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
frank; direct; plain; straightforward; point-blank; concise
to perceive; to understand
ultimate; ultimate (sport); ultimate frisbee
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
pleasant memory to take to the afterlife; good memory; something that makes one feel one can die in peace
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on
favorite sword; cherished sword
bright red; crimson lotus flower
to twine around; to twist around; to coil around; to pester; to hassle
mysterious; bewitching; alluring; enticing; enchanting
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
one's own potential; real ability; one's own strength
predominance; superiority; ascendancy; advantage; supremacy
not bad; not half bad; pretty good
parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner
taste; elegance; appearance; air; the likes of ...; lowly people such as ...
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
calm and collected; with composure; having enough and to spare
wound suffered in a fight