to go on the defensive; to play it safe
smelling of mud or earth; unrefined; uncouth
like that; that way; thus
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
for the first time in one's life
just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"
back; backing; going backwards; background; backdrop; backhand; backer
side effect; adverse reaction
dealing with; coping with
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
kendo; Japanese martial art using bamboo swords
plan to overcome an obstacle or break out of a deadlock; breakthrough solution
sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana; scalpel; chisel; burin; knife money (knife-shaped commodity money used in ancient China)
to get tired out; to be exhausted
to laugh at; to ridicule; to mock; to make fun of; to sneer at
calm; composed; leisurely
to be wrought up; to be on edge; to get irritated; to get excited (about); to be unsettled
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
comfort; consolation; diversion
overthrow; defeat; bringing down; knockdown
disappointed; dejected; disheartened; indignant; angry
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
watching a (sports) game; spectating; observing (military operations)
slowly; unhurriedly; without haste; leisurely; at one's leisure
friendly; affable; amiable; sociable; loving company; (animals) taking kindly to men
rude; outspoken; presumptuous; cheeky
to air; to dry; to drain (off); to drink up; to deprive of a role, job, etc.
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
one (of a pair); incomplete; imperfect; few; little; off-centre
to raise; to lift; to hang up; to raise prices (artificially, deliberately)
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
gossip; corner of the mouth
stinging; smarting; on edge; nervous; ripping; peeling
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment