to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
state of emergency; emergency; crisis
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
removal (of a building, equipment, etc.); dismantling (e.g. a tent); striking (a stage set, camp, etc.); withdrawal (of troops); pulling out; evacuation
watch; guard; lookout; surveillance; watchman; sentinel
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
exit; way out; outlet; vent
to start to move; to get going; to come alive
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
to crumble down; to tumble down; to fall in
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
cold; frigid; dignified; distinguished; (of an atmosphere) tense; nerve-racking
to resound; to echo; to reverberate
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to roll; to wheel; to turn over; to tip over; to leave; to buy and sell (quickly for a profit)
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
easy; simple; ready; casual; off-hand; easy-going
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
ear; hearing; ear (for music, etc.); edge; crust; ear (of a pot, jug, etc.)
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
throw; throwing; throwing event (e.g. javelin, discus, shot put)
at the same time; at once; just as ...; the moment ...; (but) at the same time; as well as
backstep (dancing, sports); set-back (motorcycle) footrests
distance; range; difference (e.g. in opinion); gap; metric
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to be captivated (by); to be infatuated (with)
to give directions; to issue instructions
vengeance; revenge; retaliation
young bird; chick; fledgling; greenhorn; fledgeling; novice
dark side (of nature, town, etc.)
spy; agent provocateur; covert operative; maker; builder; constructor
approaching the enemy; (coming into) contact with the enemy; engaging the enemy
amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute
it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...
enclosing wall; boundary fence; obstacle; barrier
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
than; rather than; instead of; from; out of; except
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health