to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
raising the curtain; opening (of an event); start of a season
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
(of a lie, etc.) obvious; transparent
on the least pretext; at the drop of a hat
treasure chest; strongbox
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
crisp (not moist or juicy); crunchy; crunching sound (of walking on snow, frost, sand, etc.); doing skillfully and efficiently; doing quickly; (arch.) sound of pouring liquid
solid; robust; tight; taut; shrewd; calculating
to keep; to put aside (for somebody); to keep possession (usu. the ball in sports); quipu; quippu
to express (orally); to put into words; to say out loud
wind; breeze; manner; behaviour; cold; influenza
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
positioning; getting a position; taking a position
hollow; sharply; cleanly (of cutting); smoothly
thrusting (a spear, etc.)
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase
half-way up a slope or stairway; landing; center of three (horizontal) columns (of print) (centre)
close combat; close(-quarter) fighting; in-fighting
liking both alcohol and sweets; person who likes both liquor and sweets; bisexuality; player who can play as both pitcher and fielder; dual sword wielding; two-sword fencing
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
to break; to be smashed; to split; to crack; to be divided (opinion, vote, etc.); to split (e.g. of a party); to come to light
bare legs; bare feet; stockingless legs
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
with these words; while saying
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
usually; ordinarily; always; continuous; 24-hour (operation, care, etc.); constant
to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun
with a bang bang (sound of a hammer or gunfire); at a mad pace (spend money, work); with great vigor
ramming attack; hurling oneself (at); throwing oneself into (e.g. a role); going all out
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
to jump at; to be attracted by
selection; choice; option