borderline between life and death; verge of death; deadline (boundary around a prison which prisoners were not allowed to cross)
to go through; to pass through; to struggle through; to get through (difficulties, danger, etc.); to escape (through the cordon)
comrade in arms; war buddy; fellow soldier
angry voice; one's voice when shouting with anger
preference; priority; precedence; right of way
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
blacksmithing; forging; smithery; blacksmith; smith
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
base (of operations); site; location; center; foothold; stronghold
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
half and half; fifty-fifty
to quicken one's pace (steps)
charge; duty; person in charge; connection; linking
to take upon oneself; to volunteer; to undertake; to offer (to do)
suspicious glance; suspicious look; suspicious expression
leaving (a decision, job, etc.) to someone else; entrusting; leaving the choice of a meal to the chef; omakase
called; known as; that; to say
to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
to tuck (e.g. sleeves); to roll up
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
river surface; surface of a river
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
failing to recognize someone; underestimation (of someone's ability); not realizing someone's skill
beach; seashore; seaside; coast
rematch (after an earlier loss)
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
to get late; to advance; to wear on
to base something on; to make something the basis
outsider; layman; amateur
charm; fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to captivate