just now; a little while back; a short time ago
in truth; as it is; as you are; in practice
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
changing clothes; change of clothes
suppressed laugh; smile; giggle; chuckle
courteous; decorous; polite
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; jab
finely chopped fish or meat (sometimes seared first); mince; hitting (e.g. a drum); striking; bashing; criticizing
participants; participating athletes
smoothly; with a slipping or sliding motion
to make (good) progress; to move right ahead (with the work); to advance
ecstatically; spellbound; with rapt attention; abstractedly; absentmindedly; absorbedly
now that you say that; now that you mention it
manner of using one's hands
moderate (degree); proper (amount); temperate; suitable
I don't care; fine, whatever; that's okay; sure, go ahead
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to approach; to draw near
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
to have a limit; to go too far (e.g. joke)
to roll; to wheel; to turn over; to tip over; to leave; to buy and sell (quickly for a profit)
danger; Chinese "rooftop" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to swipe; to nick; to pilfer; to steal
direction; district; area; field (e.g. of study); sphere; quarter
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
this sort of; of this kind; of the sort; such
losing easily; being trounced; being beaten hands down
captive; prisoner; victim (of love, etc.); slave (to one's lust, etc.)
charisma (i.e. attractiveness, charm); charisma (i.e. divinely conferred power or talent); charism; charismatic person; someone famous (usu. for their talent); celebrity
relaxed; familiar; easy to access; friendly
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
several years; a few years
study subject; course of study; department (university, etc.)