to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
otherwise; or else; if not
indeed; really; truly; very much
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; (arch.) that's right
to exorcise; to cleanse; to purify
dark; dull; unsatisfactory; dissatisfying; unattractive; unappealing
sound of something small rolling once (often into a hole); easily; suddenly; completely (e.g. forgetting); utterly; disappointing; curling up into the fetal position
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
out of control; out of hand; unmanageable
unmanageable child; spoiled child (spoilt); spoiled brat
check; restraint; oppression; suppression
slowly; tardily; complaining; grumbling; unsettled (e.g. weather); loose
ten (long cylindrical things)
bowstring; string (of shamisen, guitar, violin, etc.); bail (arched pot handle); diagonal levelling wire across the top of a masu
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
to do (something) to spite (someone); to rebuke indirectly; to make an insinuation; to make a display of affection (for each other); to show off a relationship
(acting) together; jointly; cooperatively; in partnership; side by side; (lit.) holding hands
historic; historical; traditional
small fraction; small proportion
to become independent; to leave one's hands; to leave one's possession
heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; disappointed
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
to turn over; to turn around; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)
orderly; regular; systematic; well-organized; well-organised; trim
change of course; changing direction; shifting position (of retreating forces); retreat
usurpation; taking back; dispossession
in groups of twos and threes; in small groups
consecutive victories; series of victories
elevation (of spirits); raising (of morale); uplift; upsurge
crowded; packed; crammed; cramped; filled; overflowing
sky; the skies; high-altitude sky; upper air
to draw an arc (e.g. with a compass); to describe an arc (e.g. through the air)
to sit in a row; to be arrayed
to be noisy; to be astir; to rustle; to murmur
extraordinarily; astonishingly; extremely; terribly; unreasonably; absurdly
to burn to a crisp; to scorch
enemy's strength or fighting power