rather; better; instead; if anything
some; few; a number of; somewhat; to a certain extent; a bit
difference; disparity; gap
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
little by little; bit by bit
field of vision; visibility; view; visual field; (one's) ken
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
guidance; leadership; leading the way
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
speciality; specialty; special subject of study; sole interest; single focus; concentrating exclusively on
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
(looking around) restlessly; (looking) all around; goggling
to put (wood, coal, paper, etc.) into the fire; to throw on the fire; to add to the fire; to burn
trace; vestige; mark; sign; evidence
bow and arrow; weapon; arms
(complete) set; outfit; kit; all; everything
hunting; hunt; gathering (mushrooms, shellfish, etc.); picking (berries, fruit, etc.); hunting down (a criminal, etc.); rounding up (e.g. communists)
exclusive; attached to; specialist
party; group; crew; company (of troops); corps; unit
selection; choice; picking out; National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament; Spring Koshien
to do for (the sake of someone else)
unusual event; strange occurrence; strange phenomenon; something abnormal; change (for the worse); accident
war readiness; combat preparedness; readiness for battle
to inquire (about); to enquire; to ask; to interrogate; to question intensely; to grill (someone about something)
looking into distance; watchtower; distant view
direction; way; point of the compass; cardinal direction; method; means
to run out; to rush out; to start running; to begin to run; to break into a run
showy; loud; flashy; gaudy
soldier; combatant; warrior
government; government service; the bureaucracy; government post; government official
example; instance; precedent; custom; habit