whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says
reserve; spare; treasured; valued; (ace) up one's sleeve; trump
at the very beginning of one's speech; the first thing (one) says after opening the mouth
to stand on a podium; to teach; to be a teacher
high tension (as in electronics, etc.); excited; enthusiastic
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
very young; little; childish; immature
plan; device; idea; design; contrivance; conception
harvest moon (trad. 15th day of the 8th lunar month)
jumping along in a squatting position; bunny-hopping
hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste; (arch.) sudden
suspension; stoppage; discontinuance; interruption
planning; project; plan; design
lower back (or hip) pain; lumbago
spine; backbone; spinal column
to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt
maintenance; preservation; improvement
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
time; years; days; the Moon and the Sun
the very best; excellent; superb
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
special training; intensive training; crash course
time; season; period; phase; stage
to extol; to sing the praises of; to celebrate; to declare; to stipulate; to express
Formosan sweetgum (Liquidambar formosana)
teacher's desk; teacher's lectern
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
classroom; lecture room; department (in a university); class; lessons; school (for a particular discipline)
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
utmost limits; extremity; limit