to emboss; to print out; to print; to work out (e.g. policy); to hammer out; to strike (a drum indicating the end of a performance)
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
conformity; alignment; tuning; same tone; same pitch
to rise in revolt; to raise the standard of revolt
shock; tremor; impact; vibration
dense (e.g. fog, dust, etc.); thick; vague (as in being unable to think clearly); dim
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
to change facial expression or color (due to anger, embarrassment, etc.)
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
plain; frank; candid; open; direct; straightforward
to hit each other; to exchange blows; to fight
thief; robber; burglar; rebel; insurgent; traitor
with a click; with a snap
cheerful (look); healthy (complexion)
to give a glance (at); to take one look at
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
swordsmanship; line drawn by the tip of a sword when slashing
to rush (one's opponent) from below with arms folded; to perform kachiage
long sword; minute hand (of a clock)
reinforcement (e.g. of troops)
exaggeration; overstatement; saying too much; misstatement; slip of the tongue; gaffe
floor above; floor upstairs
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
to be used up; to be run out; to be exhausted; to be consumed; to come to an end
stronghold; citadel; base (of operations); headquarters
nucleus; backbone; medium-level; mid-level; main body (of troops); crack troops
each individual; each person
skill; proficiency; experience; dexterity
prison; jail; gaol; firm; solid; strong
escape; flight; breakout; fleeing; desertion
in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
to be caught in a dilemma; to get into a scrape
lower grade; low class; junior (officer)
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
to notify; to advise; to inform
happiness; blessedness; proving fortunate; yielding positive outcome; luckily; fortunately
function; facility; faculty; feature
fierce animal; beast of prey; big game
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
cutting; severance; section; amputation; disconnection