to play for time; to use delaying tactics
babysitting; babysitter; taking care of; assisting; assistant
in good health; healthy; skilled; proficient; master; expert
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
to take command; to give direction
defence mechanism; defense mechanism
minute; fine; delicate; accurate; precise; elaborate
fortress; stronghold; citadel
esoteric doctrines; mysteries
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to learn of (by chance)
to create a breeding ground for future problems; to turn a blind eye to future trouble; to allow for something to come back and bite one in the ass (in the future)
reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind
literally; self-explanatorily
clever; smart; sharp (ear, etc.); sensitive; discerning
denial; negation; repudiation; disapproval
to be entwined; to be involved
(not) so much; (not) that much
fallen leaves; leaf litter; falling leaves
unhurriedly; leisurely; slowly; relaxedly; taking one's time
pink (colour, color); (lit.) colour of peach (flowers)
clothes (that one is wearing); wearing clothes
national costume; (in) native dress
kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes
footwear; footgear; shoes
origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature
sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana; scalpel; chisel; burin; knife money (knife-shaped commodity money used in ancient China)
neutrality (incl. chemical, electrical, etc.); indifference; sexlessness; androgyny; neuter gender
promotion; encouragement; fostering; unwanted help (usu. unintentionally harmful); unnecessary help
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
to express sudden recognition and being impressed; (lit.) to slap one's knee
starring (in a film, play, etc.); playing the leading part
to strike a pose (in kabuki); to assume a posture; to make a proud gesture; to put on an air of confidence; to speak boastfully
to govern; to manage; to subdue
reeking of blood; stinking of blood; bloody (battle, crime, etc.)
tomfoolery; foolish act; nonsense; fool; idiot
absentmindedness; dreaminess; simpleton; fool