to win and advance to the next round
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
killer technique; surefire assassination method; special or lethal move, usu. one unique to a certain fighter or fighting style
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
movement; move; motion; trend; development; change
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
moral way of life; correct path; moral principles
to miss one's footing; to be off the right track; to be on the wrong path
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
striking with the back of the sword
double-edged; double-edged blade
slow; gradual; steady; calm; composed; relaxed
woman; girl; daughter; Chinese "Girl" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to be softened; to calm down
holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
to be flexible; to be accommodating
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish (e.g. market)
now that; since; so long as; because
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
to chatter pointlessly; to waste one's breath
opening (one's mouth) wide; saying "aah"; crying loudly; wailing; bawling
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
some nerve (as in 'you must have some nerve to ...')
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
tedious; lengthy; overlong; long-winded
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
to be attentive to small details; to be attentive to others (or others' concerns); to have one's mind turn groundlessly to something negative
opponent; adversary; the competition; the other side; one's enemy
appointment; nomination; ordination; commission; designation
to say; to be called; to do
this and that; this or that; one thing after another
reluctant; unwilling; involuntary; unintentional; unintended; unlooked-for
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
leader; guide; mentor; coach
test of one's strength; test of one's ability