to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
very careful; thoroughly prepared
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
nice; likeable; desirable
fighting game (usu. one-on-one)
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
PvP battle; battle between human players (as opposed to AI)
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
counter for occurrences; a time; an instance; inning (baseball); round; episode; chapter
earning the first (runs); preoccupation
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
confident; full of confidence; cocky; full of oneself
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
loss; defeat; counter for losses
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
moment; brief space of time
resolute; firm; dauntless; undaunted
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
to the last; persistency; thoroughness
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
imitative sound (in film, theatre, etc.); sound effect
odious; hateful; awful; horrid; revolting
self-satisfied look; triumphant look; smug face; shit-eating grin
special training; intensive training; crash course
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
weekend; Saturday and Sunday
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
tenacity; persistence; obsession; implacability
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
second day of the month; two days
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
imposition (i.e. of rules, of a decision); compulsion