surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
gracious (defeat, apology, etc.); graceful; upright; righteous; (arch.) unspoiled (scenery, etc.); (arch.) pure
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
mental fatigue; worry; boredom
luxury grocery item (e.g. alcohol, coffee, tea, tobacco); indulgence
to become keen on; to get passionate about
but; however; provided that
that being the case; in that case; if that's how it's going to go
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase; follow-up attack
to loiter; to hang around; to wander around; to prowl; to roam
in so doing; when you do so; in this regard; on this occasion; some time during that period
orderly; regular; systematic; well-organized; well-organised; trim
gap; opening; spare moment; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
to run around trying to escape; to run from place to place
stamina; energy; stamina-boosting (esp. of meat dishes containing raw egg yolks, garlic, Chinese chives, etc.)
clear; precise; definite; distinct
playing to the gallery; grandstanding; ad hoc; haphazard; dress rehearsal
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
to dive (into or under water); to get under; to get into; to hide oneself (esp. from the government); to conceal oneself
emergency staircase; fire escape
ascent; climbing; ascending (path); upbound (esp. toward Tokyo)
blocking the way; standing in the way
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
systematic; organized; organizational
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)
backflip; backward somersault
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
lower floor; downstairs; bottom of the stairs; foot of the stairs
to project; to protrude; to pop out (e.g. eyes); to jump out; to rush out
exit; way out; outlet; vent
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert; quarantine
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
place; position; location; position; standing; status
footwork; mobility; flexibility; adaptability
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to