polish; burnishing; improvement; becoming more skilled
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
getting up early; early rising; early riser; early bird
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
if; when; when it comes to ...; as for ...; why don't you ...; why not ...
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter
illusion; hallucination; misapprehension; misconception; misunderstanding
perfect; complete; flawless
room; chamber; apartment; flat; stable
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
to look around; to survey
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
stir-fry; stir-fried food
if only (you) have; as long as (you) have; whenever (you) have
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
pan; pot; saucepan; stew; hot pot
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual
to put in order; to tidy up; to settle (a matter); to solve; to finish; to get through
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
beforehand; in advance; ahead of time; previously
midwinter; dead of winter
exposure; laying bare; exposure; (media) exposure; appearance (on TV, in magazines, etc.)
protection against the cold
scarf (esp. one worn for warmth); muffler
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
to freeze (in fear, surprise, etc.); to cower; to flinch; to shrink up; to shrink; to shrivel up
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
red; red color; communist; socialist; left-wing
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
2nd day of the month; two days
continuation; succession; series; continuous
quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality
placid; composed; serene; big-hearted; broad-minded; magnanimous
to trust; to relax one's guard (around)
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); good work; see you; goodbye; tiredness; fatigue
confectioner; confectionery; candy store
new work; new production; new composition; new creation; new title