art of self-defense (defence)
to understand from experience
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
sudden; lightning; immediate; shocking
catchers who warm up pitchers in the bullpen; tank (character that soaks up damage for the rest of the party in an MMORPG)
(eating up) quickly; in no time; quickly (sticking out one's tongue); licking; licking up; (peeling off) in one go
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
stature; height; size; physique
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago
to fight with swords; to cross swords
standing; reserve; always having ready
(one's) life is not in danger; not life-threatening
to kneel down on one knee; to genuflect
centre of explosion; center of explosion; hypocentre; hypocenter; ground zero
apparently; appears to be
without leaving any trace
disadvantageous; long (odds)
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
one's appearance; clothing; costume; dress
to hang oneself; to strangle oneself
to bind (a criminal) with rope; to arrest; to seize; to bind (something) with rope
status elevation; upgrading; promotion
not knowing when to give up; being a bad loser; poor at letting things go; unable to accept the inevitable
mellow (flavor or fragrance, esp. alcohol); rich; full-bodied; superior
special characteristic; special quality; trait; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity
in the future; another day; later
another day; some other day
warm welcome; friendly reception; hospitality; entertainment
doing whatever one pleases
setting a place; setting the table
custom; practice; convention; precedent