training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices
stoic; stoical; self-disciplined; abstemious; Stoic (philosopher)
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
immortal mountain wizard (in Taoism); mountain man (esp. a hermit); person not bound by earthly desires
followers; subordinates; being under someone's command
to close (one's eyes); to shut
much more; still more; single layer (or storey, etc.); (arch.) rather; (arch.) sooner
looking pale; looking unwell
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
trading sexual favours (for career advancement, etc.)
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
televising; broadcasting; airing
opening; start; opening credits; title sequence; theme song (played during the opening credits of a TV show, etc.)
to write (a play, book, filmscript, etc.)
Canopus (star in the constellation Carina); Alpha Carinae
regular member; full member
but; however; provided that
solo debut; debut as a solo artist
within a company; in-house; within a shrine; shrine precincts
solo activities (e.g. of a band member); solo work; performing solo; solo career
(political) power; authority; influence
hair on the back of one's head
again (and again); once again; yet again
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically
to creep up; to crawl up; to overcome (a bad situation); to rise (after a setback)
100,000,000; one hundred million
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
all over the body; from head to foot; all over
area for washing one's hands and face; washroom; bathroom; toilet
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
last ray of hope; only hope