to dish up; to arrange food (on a plate)
old soldier; veteran; old hand
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
being the runner-up; finishing second
in turns; in series; in number order; by rotation
to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
manly; sportsmanlike; pure (heart, actions, etc.); upright; (arch.) unsullied (e.g. scenery or object); (arch.) pure
to accept somebody's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
first class; first rank; one degree; one level; most; best
loser; defeated person; the defeated
to force one's way; to push through
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
awarding; conferment; granting; presentation
story; tale; talk; discussion
to say; to be called; to do
echo; ultrasound scan; echographic examination
detergent; cleanser; cleaning agent; washing material
to cross one's mind; to spring to mind; to occur to one
armed might; military power; the sword; force
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing
hand used like a sword in striking
to smile broadly; to grin widely
with a shiver (down one's spine); with a sudden chill
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
it's nothing; don't mention it; no thanks necessary
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
to send to; to deliver; to escort (a person) home
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
unable to resist; unable to suppress
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
dojo; hall used for martial arts training; manda (place of Buddhist practice or meditation, esp. the place under the bodhi tree where Buddha attained enlightenment)
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
stupid; meaningless; worthless; hopeless (person, situation); beyond help; beyond saving