programme; program; plans; arrangements
desperation; struggle to the death
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
to blow against; to spray (paint, etc.; onto a surface)
(spare) time; free time; time off; leave; resignation; dismissal
if only there were ...; if (it) actually existed; there's not even ...; completely lacking ...
bright red; crimson lotus flower
place; position; location; position; standing; status
ambush; troops in ambush; unexpected opposition; unexpected obstacle
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of
gun; pistol; ohajiki; traditional children's game similar to marbles, played with coin-shaped pieces of coloured glass or plastic; repellence
to spring at; to leap upon
edge (of a knife or sword); blade; prong (of an electrical plug)
gradually; slowly but steadily
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
being at sea; losing one's bearings; (arch.) disorientation upon waking at night; (arch.) forgetting which house or room to enter
as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); wherever (e.g. one's feet take one); according to
(one's) self; oneself; yourself; himself; herself
to slip through (a crowd); to weave through (e.g. traffic); to pass through; to get around; to elude (e.g. the law); to evade
soul; spirit; departed soul; ghost
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
clay doll; clay figure; clay figurine
to throw a punch at; to swing at; to strike out at; to raise a hand against
formidable; not to be sneered at; not to be made light of
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
to desire; to want; to expect (of someone); to hope for; to see; to command (a view of)
doll; puppet; marionette; puppet (person under the control of another); straw man; yes-man
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
to turn round; to face about; to turn about
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
particularly; especially; indicates the number of horses or oxen drawing a carriage; indicates the number of oars on a boat; indicates the number of movies, plays, etc. comprising a single program; indicates the number of items or methods used
to collapse; to flop (onto)
funny story; funny anecdote
to finish; to get it over with; to settle; to pay back; to get along (without something); to make do with (without)
right beside; close to; nearby
extent; scope; sphere; range; span