to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
advancing to the next stage of education; going on to (high school, college, etc.)
just because; even if; even though
state of mind; mentality; psychology
a handful (of); small amount (of); small number (of); trouncing; crushing
music school; music academy; conservatory
bar; saloon; pub; tavern; drinking establishment
regular employee; permanent employee; full-time employee
tenacity; persistence; obsession; implacability
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
tightly; tautly; (springing, straightening) up; suddenly; intuitively; instinctively
to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
mature age; advanced age; maturity; age when one is old enough to know better
muscular pain; myalgia; aching muscles; sore muscles
to afflict; to torment; to harass; to molest
billiards; pool; snooker; cue sports
bow (weapon); archery; bow (for a violin, etc.)
mark; target; object; subject; point (e.g. of argument)
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
being declared the winner of a bout
strike (e.g. in baseball, bowling)
aim (of a gun, bow, etc.); aim; object; objective
to break (into pieces); to smash; to shatter (someone's hopes, confidence, etc.); to crush; to simplify; to make easy to understand
martial arts; military arts; Bushido
kyūdō; kyudo; Japanese archery
last night; yesterday evening
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
(slowly and) carefully; without haste; thoroughly; deliberately; closely; meticulously
concentration (on a task); focusing one's attention; concentration (of population, buildings, power, etc.); centralization; within a collection of works
poor piece of work; rubbish; trash
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
either way; in any case; one way or another
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
to say to each other; to exchange (jokes, comments, etc.); to quarrel; to dispute
explosion; detonation; blast; outburst (of emotion); explosion (e.g. of anger); eruption (e.g. of discontent)
for this very reason; that is exactly why
stealthily; secretly; in secret