as stated; verbatim; literally
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
means; way; method; measure
large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
kind; sort; type; similar example; parallel; the like
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
almost; nearly; for the most part; roughly; approximately; about
(surprise) attack; assault; raid; charge
consideration; taking into account
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
bank robbery; bank robber
to shut oneself in (one's house, room, etc.); to confine oneself (to); to barricade oneself (in a building); to entrench oneself; to hole up
around the clock; day and night
gap; opening; break; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
obstacle; impediment; disability; handicap; steeplechase; obstacle race
I see; that's right; indeed
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
to stiffen; to become stiff; to harden
open air; outdoors; outside
special; particular; peculiar; unique
blockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area); freezing (funds)
in its entirety; whole; wholly
control; management (e.g. of a business)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert; quarantine
troops; group members; team members; SDF officials
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
to run up to; to rush over
unsophisticated; ruggedly honest; artless; unaffected; simple; naive
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
and; moreover; besides; as well as; and on top of that; at the same time
gentle (nature, personality, etc.); mild; quiet; moderate (statement, measure, etc.); mild; temperate
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)