lesson; precept; teachings; moral
retreating figure; appearance from behind
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
wiping out; sweeping away; eradicating; dispelling
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
fortitude; perseverance; stoicism; patience
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
body; physical system; (the) person
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
to drain; to flow (unobstructed); to sell well; to be in good demand; to exit the stage; to remove (a prop) from the stage
densely covered in thick hair; hairy; fuzzy
heel (of foot, shoe, stocking, etc.)
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
rotation; making the rounds; spreading; effect; efficacy; by way of; via
expansion and contraction; elasticity; flexibility
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
smooth (skin, etc.); sleek; velvety; silky
made-to-order; custom-made
may I ask (for); might I ask (that)
form; shape; figure; visage
to save an enemy from trouble instead of taking advantage of their weakness; to show humanity even to one's enemy; to help one's enemy in difficulty
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
care; looking after; repair; (police) raid; crackdown
knowingly or unknowingly; with or without someone's knowledge
one mind; wholeheartedness; one's whole heart
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt
to be steamed (properly, e.g. rice); to be stuffy; to grow musty; to get close
safe (e.g. choice); secure; innocuous; acceptable; passable; satisfactory
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext