base (of operations); site; location; center; foothold; stronghold
occupation; taking and maintaining exclusive control (of a location)
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability; as hard as possible
accurate; precise; exact; appropriate; apt; right
they; those guys; those fellows
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
straight face; composed expression; nonchalant look
river; stream; River; the ... river
shoal; shallows; sand bar; ford
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
surreal; surrealism; shul; schul
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
piling up; making a heap; laying bricks
to become extremely serious (in attitude); to look solemn; to assume a solemn air
disqualification; elimination; incapacity; being unfit for one's role; being a failure
to that extent; to that degree; that much; that many
violently; without holding anything back; firmly; resolutely
(on) one's own; (by) oneself
haughty; arrogant; insolent; proud; overbearing
complete; whole; perfect; safe
feeling of tragic heroism; feeling of grim resolve; sense of determination
toilet; restroom; bathroom; going to the toilet; relieving oneself
wrong; different; not like that
to assume an air of ...; to act ...; to affect ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
to be honest; to be frank; honestly; if you want to know the truth
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
sword skills; swordsmanship
technique; art; skill; move
senior pupil (of the same master); senior disciple; senior student; senior member
disturbance; riot; mayhem
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set