tension; strain; tensions (between countries, groups, etc.); tonus; muscle tone
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
whole nation; whole land; whole country
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
reappearance; reemergence; return; reproduction; reenactment; recreation
being present (at the same meeting, occasion, etc.); attendance (with); sitting with; same (seating) precedence; same rank
bitterness; distress; pain; bitterness and astringency
subject; national; citizen
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
double suicide; lovers' suicide; group suicide; family suicide; dedication to the point of self-sacrifice
to be more than one can imagine (esp. of sadness, anguish, etc.); to be impossible to comprehend
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to go crazy; to become romantically or sexually involved (with someone)
level; standard; level (amount or quantity); level (plane); level (instrument); spirit level
unpleasant; revolting; feeling sick; feeling unwell; uncomfortable; annoying
neighbouring country; neighboring country; adjacent country
cold; frigid; dignified; distinguished; (of an atmosphere) tense; nerve-racking
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time)
to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept
foot of a mountain; base of a mountain
town; city; municipal; urban
foot (of a mountain or hill); bottom; base
westernmost tip (point, extremity, etc.)
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification
to prosper; to flourish; to thrive
one (thing); one piece; one item
by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing
selection; choice; picking out; National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament; Spring Koshien
lodging together; training camp; boarding house
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
runaway trip; journey of escape; flight from the world
rescue; extricate; reclaim; deliverance
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
Dragon King; promoted rook
waking up; awakening; arousal; disillusion; disillusionment; awakening
prisoner (of war); POW; captive
recapture; retaking; recovery; taking back
etc.; et cetera; and so on
many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
fresh in one's mind; fresh in one's memory
commander-in-chief; supreme commander
to serve as; to act as; to fill (the position of); to play the role of; to be in charge of; to hold (a position)