blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment
to take a position (e.g. on an issue); to adopt a stance
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
man of ability; gifted man
single; solo; solitary; just one; only one
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
to hold all the while; to talk about nothing but
abandoning; giving up; quitting
conceit; hubris; vanity; presumption
defacement; abrasion; wear and tear; crushing of a nerve
mouse; rat; dark gray; slate gray
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
enemy camp; enemy line; last 3 rows of the board
to rule over; to govern; to command; to integrate; to consolidate; to unite
to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
details; particulars; detailed; specific; close-up view (of a digitally displayed map); zoomed-in view
for the present; for the time being; at present; in the meantime
passage; pathway; roadway; avenue; aisle
intention; aim; preference (for); orientation (towards a goal)
uprising (esp. in Japan since middle ages, e.g. peasant uprising); revolt; insurrection; putsch; riot
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
conference; consultation; discussion; negotiation
(short) rest; breather; break
one child; only child; one of several children (esp. the son and heir); one stone
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
to become hungry; to get an empty stomach
transfer (trains, buses, etc.); change; switch (to another ideology, party, system, method, etc.); change; switching (stock); chromosomal crossover
at once; there and then; immediately
total destruction; complete destruction; annihilation; total defeat; complete failure
bait; decoy; lure; easy prey; easy victim; sucker
to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge; to fish
wandering samurai; soldier of fortune; brigand; mountain-dwelling robber