long ago; previous; of a former age
slightly (blushing); suddenly (getting bright, flaring up, flashing on, etc.); distractedly
sand, ash, etc., thrown in the eyes to blind someone; throwing something at someone's eyes to blind them; poking someone's eyes during a fight to blind them
joint (knee, elbow, etc.)
low (level, value, price, etc.)
to hurt; to injure; to harm; to damage; to worry; to bother
understanding completely; understanding all there is to know
slapping the opponent with the open hand
real experience; actual observations
to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
effectiveness; efficacy; efficaciousness
half-soled straw sandals; straw sandals which are designed only for the front half of the foot
want to ... do something; would like to ...
tide; current; tendency; trend
secret trick; hidden method; trick of the trade; cheat (in a video game)
staunch; hardcore; dyed-in-the-wool; metal reinforcement
too-good-to-be-true offers (e.g. scams and frauds); too-good-to-be-true stories
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
discouraged; dispirited; despondent
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
practice; practising; training; study
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
simple and clear; plain and simple
match; game; bout; contest
good at fighting; usually wins a fight
majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
to get mad; to be highly offended; to get pissed off; to get angry; to lose one's cool
save; checking; curbing; suppressing
poly-; polyethylene; police; polyphonic
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
blunder; (careless) mistake; error
departure; setting off; being used up; being consumed; passage of time; lapse; rehearsal
to be born (with); to be born (to be); to be destined
tuber; taro; yokel; bumpkin; dud; worthless thing
unconnected; weakly related; alien; having little prospect of marriage
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
skating (esp. ice); skate; skates
(much) more than others; exceedingly; extremely; unusually