in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
the facts; the truth; the true state of affairs; in truth; in fact; in reality
vigilantly (watching for an opportunity); eagerly; with an eagle eye
to prowl after; to keep watch on
dominion; territory; possession
influence; power; might; strength; potency; force
magnification; enlargement; expansion; amplification
to watch for an unguarded moment
true state; actual condition; reality
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
to lay bare; to expose; to reveal
whole area; whole region; stretch (of land); tract; belt
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
junction; crossroads; division point; parting of ways
triangle; triangular shape
site; point on a map; spot
to name; to call; to christen; to term
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
long-established shop; shop of long standing; old shop
lack; absence; shortage; deficiency; privation
even; flat; level; calm; peaceful; uneventful
precipice; steep (e.g. mountain pass)
mountain range; mountain belt
to extend; to stretch out; to attend; to participate in; to enrol; to enroll
one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
river; stream; River; the ... river
nature; spontaneity; natural airhead
stronghold; fortress; strategic position; key position
to build; to construct; to erect; to amass (e.g. fortune); to pile up
Heijō-kyō (ancient name of Nara)
terrain; geographical features; topography
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
holding a castle (during a siege); holing up; confinement (to one's home); staying at home; staying indoors
unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight
preservation; retainment; keeping
baron; Irish cobbler (variety of potato)
neighborhood; vicinity; environs; approaching
food (esp. staple food such as rice or wheat); provisions; rations; food supply