tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
(within a) territory; domains
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
bet; wager; stake; gamble
to continue; to keep up; to keep on
regret; repentance; remorse
match; game; bout; contest
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to look away; to avert one's eyes
special someone; special person; precious one; significant other
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
to become settled; to be fixed
(laughing) foolishly; (smiling) thoughtlessly
to push someone (towards); to encourage someone
correspondence; exchange of letters
how many months?; how long?
several times; a few times
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
motherland; fatherland; native country
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
inexperienced; incompetent; inept; incapable; careless
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
to apologize; to apologise
to be helpful; to help; to be of assistance; to come in handy
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
not caring; not giving a damn
accompanying; being in attendance on; inner offerer (any of the 10 high-ranking monks serving at the inner offering hall)
thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound
gallery; corridor; art gallery; upper gallery (in a theatre); spectators (esp. at a golf tournament)
birth; lineage; identity; background; provenance; origin