a great variety of; diversity
(fixing) boundaries for religious practices; prohibition (of items, people, spirits, etc. that would hinder Buddhist practice); fence between inner and outer sanctums in a temple; (arch.) short two or three-fold lattice around the front desk of a store; barrier; dimensional barrier
intruder; invader; trespasser; raider
immediately; right away; on the spot
perception; sensing; noticing
hostile nature; inimical character
intercept; interception; counter-attack
smooth (i.e. without problems)
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
defense; defence; defensive preparations
order; system; the establishment; (ruling) regime; structural plan; body plan
to spread out (e.g. a futon); to lay out; to lay down (e.g. a cushion); to impose widely (e.g. martial law); to promulgate; to pin down; to hold down
firm; strong; solid; stable
secret art; secret technique; mysteries (of an art)
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
example; instance; precedent; custom; habit
minority ethnic group; ethnic minority; minority race
though; although; notwithstanding; while; as; at the same time as
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
influence; clout; leverage
to take by storm (e.g. a castle); to assault; to capture; to reduce
military force; military strength
to have; to possess; to own; to be endowed with
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
solid; strong; sturdy; durable; stout
at (a time or place); in; in (a situation, matter, etc.); on (a point); on the part of; under the authority of
one or two; a couple; a few; first and second (place); the top two
rank; place (e.g. first place); decimal place; counter for ghosts
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
pride; boast; credit (to)
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)
boundary; border; limit; bounds; frontier
neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity; environs; surrounding area; district
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
large number (of); many; majority
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
to choose; to select; to pick (out)