crossbow (incl. large models operated by a number of people); netted apparatus atop a wall containing large stones, which were dropped onto attackers by cutting the net; slingshot; catapult
to escape from; to get out
calm, cool, and collected; level and calm
each; (arch.) you (plural)
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
abandonment; renouncement; renunciation; resignation; abdication; surrender
bombarding; shelling; bombardment
commander; commanding officer; CO
hail (e.g. of bullets); barrage; storm; rain and hail
spurt of blood; spray of blood
to cool; to chill; to calm down; to cool off; to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)
whip; lash; stick; cane; encouragement; rebuke
supple; flexible; elastic; graceful; elegant; refined
murrelet (esp. the ancient murrelet, Synthliboramphus antiquus); roundbelly cowfish (Lactoria diaphana)
source (of a river); fountainhead; source; origin; root
leap up from the initial charge in order to surprise the opponent; (Minamoto Yoshitsune's legendary) eight ship leap
necessary; indispensable; must-have; must (juice of grapes or other fruit prior to fermentation into wine)
thunder; thunderclap; crash of thunder
coming flying in (of migratory birds, airborne sand, etc.); coming by airplane
concentrated fire; intense criticism
to shut in; to confine (in); to seal in; to contain; to suppress; to restrain
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone
trembling with excitement
convenient; favorable; favourable; expedient; expedience
outbreak of war; starting a war
heaven and earth; top and bottom
brilliance; splendour; splendor; lustre; luster
to burn; to scorch; to singe; to char
arrogance; haughtiness; conceitedness
learned at ...; acquired at ...
moving (location, with the times, etc.); change; metastasis; spread; transition (e.g. phase transition); transfer (of learning)
a little bit; a little while
fresh and youthful; lively; vibrant; vivacious; juicy (e.g. fruit)
to pin (someone) down; to hold down; to shut out (one's opponent); to keep (the opposing team) from scoring; to suppress; to control
front part; frontage; facade; initial pledge (e.g. election); opening slogan
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)