to accept; to receive; to agree
seriously; no kidding; joking aside; in all seriousness
crumbling; collapse; ruin; has-been; wannabe
of bad character; ill-natured; nasty; vicious; wicked; malignant
to be itching to put one's skills to use
invitation; introduction; temptation
(not) so much; (not) that much
participation; joining; entry; adherence
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
coward; weakling; scaredy cat; wimp; sissy
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
skill; dexterity; proficiency
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
victim; injured party; sufferer
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
to point upward; to look upward; to improve
to be overcome with emotion
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
still (continuing); as ever; further
three sides; small offering stand
entirety; whole; balance (in Zen); equality
sexual desire; sex drive; lust
appraisal; estimation; evaluation; setting prices
undisputed; entirely; perfect
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
every evening; every night
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
accepted; fully-fledged; clear; respectable
practical business; practical work experience; practicum; practice
easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all
to put into effect; to put into practice
current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
not asking (about); letting go unquestioned; disregarding; ignoring; overlooking
to some extent; to a certain extent
rating; classification; allocation; grading
aim; goal; prospect; outlook
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm