this and that; one thing or another
lightly; easily; carelessly
to jump over; to clear; to walk over (someone)
reservation; putting on hold; deferment
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
lately; recently; nowadays
The Art of War (military text by Sun Tzu, 512 BCE)
photo book (esp. one featuring photos of female celebrities, models); photobook
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; rich in experience
devil; demon; Satan; the Devil; Māra; evil spirits or forces that hinder one's path to enlightenment
to cut (grass, hair, etc.); to mow; to clip; to trim; to prune; to shear
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
present age; present day; today; modern era; modern times
to live through; to survive
art of war; strategy; tactics
closely (packed, lined up, etc.); tightly; densely; (work) sufficiently
scroll; rolled book; scarf; muffler; sushi made rolled in nori seaweed with a core of filling
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
victory or defeat; victory and defeat
if only (you) have; as long as (you) have; whenever (you) have
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
fast approach; quick intimacy
in a drenched manner; moistly; affectionately; fondly; slowly; at ease
way (of doing things); method; style; school (e.g. of poetry)
sporty (esp. garments, accessories, etc.)
tailoring; dressmaking; sewing; making; preparation
meeting face-to-face; seeing in person; facing (each other); opposing (traffic, etc.); confronting
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
in that way; like that; that way
well-bred; of good upbringing
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
difficult problem; challenge
power; might; authority; spirits; vigor; vigour
though one didn't intend (expect) to