a (single) moment; an instant
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
sultry; sweltering; stuffy; uncomfortably hot-looking (clothing, etc.); stuffy-looking
killing by poisoning; killing with poison; poisoning (to death)
marked; pronounced; showing a strong tendency (towards)
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
trivial; trifling; slight; insignificant
self-awareness; awareness (of one's position, abilities, duty, etc.); perceiving (something); taking in (a sensation); self-consciousness
to detain; to take into custody
questioning; interrogation; examination (of a witness)
to be to the point; to hit the mark; to be relevant
elucidation; explication; explaining; unravelling; clarification; understanding
handicraft; work; construction; maneuvering; manoeuvring
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense)
my husband; one's family; family member
military gains; war results; fruit of battle
to open up a path; to clear a path; to open up doors; to pave the way
tank (military vehicle); chariot
with a clatter; with a rattle; (almost) empty; (mostly) vacant; raspy (voice); gravelly; with a gargle
mechanism; mechanical parts; jack-in-the-box
catapult; ballista; mangonel; sling; slingshot
turret; watchtower; high wooden stage; scaffolding; wooden frame (of a kotatsu); yagura
to have; to possess; to own; to be endowed with
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation
long sword; minute hand (of a clock)
planned; scheduled; systematic
to have no chance (of succeeding)
explosive; sudden and dramatic (of an increase in sales, popularity, etc.); explosive; rapid
compulsory; obligatory; mandatory
border; boundary; turning point; watershed; area; region
shout of joy; cry of pleasure; jubilant comments