scaffold; scaffolding; foothold; footing; foothold (e.g. in business); foundation
as one wishes; as one wants; to one's satisfaction
restlessly; in continuous motion
to hang; to suspend; to dangle; to swing; to carry
at once; right away; promptly; quickly; right now; this instant
gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; irritating; troublesome; heavy (weather); cloudy
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
influence; power; might; influence (of stones)
command; lead; generalship; leadership
military forces; army; troops; number of soldiers
expansion; extension; magnification; enlargement; escalation; spread
disorderly crowd; mob; rabble
in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but
skill; expertise; experience; proficiency; mastery; dexterity
battle; fight; fighting; engagement; contest
opposing militarism; anti-military sentiment; anti-war stance; rebel army; mutinous troops; insurgents
to not take seriously; to take lightly
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
they; those guys; those fellows
to run around trying to escape; to run from place to place
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
live decoy (for hunting); decoy; bait; lure
aim (of a gun, bow, etc.); aim; object; objective
to look away; to avert one's eyes; to avoid facing (e.g. reality)
diversion; distraction; feint
small number; few; minority
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
barrier; gate; seki; mutual life
attack on both sides; pincer movement; double envelopment
agreement; affirmative; aye; yes; OK
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
a little; for a moment; a short while; just a minute
to make a fool of (someone)
to get angry; to get mad; to lose one's temper; to go straight to one's head (of alcohol); to feel the effects (of an illness); to lose one's wits
competing; competition; auction
seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)
big mouth; mouth opened wide; boastful speech; tall talk; large amount; large quantity
having a crush on someone
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
he; she; that guy; that; that one; that thing
mostly; almost; nearly; roughly; approximately; about
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying