to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
Kawachi (former province located in the east of present-day Osaka Prefecture)
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
to smoke (a cigarette); to behave as ...; to accelerate; to rev up
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
one army; whole army; first string players; the cool kids; the popular kids
to accustom; to train (e.g. one's ear); to tame; to domesticate; to train (an animal)
brimming with fighting spirit; being strong in the will to fight; burning with combativeness
powerful army; strengthening of the military
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
secret information; intelligence
advance; moving forward; progress
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
important place; strategic point; critical location
group; flock; crowd; wide expanse (of flowers)
confused; flustered; at a loss
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
to detain; to check; to restrain
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
every time; whenever; as; whether; in (either case)
both armies; both teams; both sides
curtain; field staff headquarters; secret meeting place
encouragement; backing; reinforcements
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
illegal; illicit; unlawful
going beyond authority; unauthorized; unauthorised; ultra vires
to get on a horse; to mount a horse
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry
knot (in rope, etc.); bonds; arrest; rope impressions (on the surface of pottery)
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
advance warning; previous notice; announcement; herald; harbinger; forerunner
to become excited; to grow lively
body; group; party; gang; troupe; troop
executives; top management; governing body
clearness; clarity; skillfulness (skilfulness)