seeing for the first time; first sight
struggling; pawing (e.g. horses' hooves)
as if ...; as if to say ...; as though ...
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
insect; bug; worm; roundworm; thing inside one's body believed to influence one's thoughts and feelings; (one's) unconscious; nervousness
all day long; all the day; throughout the day
running as fast as one can
leaving everything up to someone else
strawberry (esp. the garden strawberry, Fragaria x ananassa); 15,000 yen
to get between; to be caught in
manners; behavior; behaviour
gear; speed (e.g. 4-speed transmission)
to die down (storm, anger, conflict, etc.); to calm down; to be at peace; to be governed well; to subside (of pain, symptoms, etc.); to be alleviated
(crime of) high treason; (crime of) treason
rebel; traitor; insurgent
an issue being settled; a case being closed
going into battle; departure for the front; appearing (in a match); starting an election campaign
steadfast loyalty; unwavering devotion; remaining faithful to the end; show of loyalty; display of devotion; act of loyalty
to respond; to answer; to accept (an invitation, offer, etc.); to comply with (a request, etc.); to suit; to match
intensification; aggravation
real intention; true motive; true will; original intention; original purpose; original hope
to follow (someone's) example; to imitate; to copy; to learn (by observation)
to prevent (something) from occurring; to forestall; to avert; to nip in the bud
military conflict; armed conflict
Zen dialogue; Zen questions and answers
way of reciting; way of telling a story
start of a war; beginning of hostilities
rolling (something) up by spinning it around; coiling
warfare; the maelstrom of war; disorder brought about by war
friendship; friendly relations; fellowship
vigorous advance (while attacking the enemy); sweeping advance; string of wins; series of great successes; unbroken run of success (in business, entertainment, etc.)
master and servant; lord and retainer; employer and employee
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
attack; offence; top (dominant partner of a homosexual relationship); barrage (of); flood (of)
occupying; having (an area) all to oneself; military occupation; possession; capture
to knock down; to beat up (till unable to stand)
military gains; war results; fruit of battle