to be worried about; to be concerned for someone's welfare
self-satisfaction; (self-)complacency; smugness
selfishness; egotism; egoism; (being) self-centered; without consulting; (doing) as one pleases
for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being
somehow; without knowing (it); unconsciously; unthinkingly
both people; two people; two directions; both directions
another helping; second helping; seconds; command to have dog place its second paw in one's hand
to take flight; to disappear
one must constantly be on one's guard with ...; one cannot be too careful of ...
metre; meter; meter; gauge
holding a sword above one's head (kendo posture); haughty attitude; overbearing manner
to face each other; to be opposite one another; to be in opposition; to conflict
natural posture (esp. in judo); natural stance; natural attitude; relaxed manner; calm manner
being very busy; busyness
after many twists and turns; after much trouble
to be(come) intertwined; to be entangled
to reach a situation about which nothing can be done
idle thoughts; worldly thoughts
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic
saying all one has to say (usu. negative, e.g. complaints, insults, etc.)
to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset
care-taking; house-sitting; house-watching; caretaker; house-sitter
to hold aloft (e.g. a sword); to brandish
martial arts; military arts; wushu; modern sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts
ordinary; average; common; normal; like the average person; like most people
just above; right overhead
superficial; half-hearted; shallow
innate ability; innate talent; natural gift
constant; persistent; indecisiveness; usual; normal
accumulation; accumulate; store
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
to have a short turning radius (e.g. car); to be adaptable; to be quick to respond to shifting circumstances
sweeping sideways; mowing down
attaching too much importance to; placing disproportionate emphasis on; making too much of
bringing certain death; deadly; knockout (blow)
axis; shaft; center; centre; stalk; stem
elementary; basic; rudimentary
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
conduct; behavior; behaviour
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
fighting bravely; strenuous efforts
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
to make someone realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home to someone; to teach someone a lesson