to look (stare) back at (someone); to look at again; to re-examine; to prove oneself superior (to someone who had previously been condescending); to put a person to shame; to look back (behind oneself)
so to speak; so to call it; as it were; in a sense
betrayer; traitor; turncoat; informer
to return to normal; to revert to the starting point; to go back to how it was
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
to be completely absorbed in; to fall for (something)
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
that's got nothing to do with me; that's none of my business; that doesn't involve me
self-responsibility; on one's own responsibility; at one's own risk
ambush; troops in ambush; unexpected opposition; unexpected obstacle
the curtain opens (for the start of a play, act, etc.); the curtain rises; to start (of a play); to start (of an event, campaign, etc.); to begin
one place; (all in) the same place; one spot; one location; one part; one passage
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
to be expensive; to be costly
at the same time; concurrently; simultaneously; coinciding (with)
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle); counter for insects in a collection; counter for helmets, masks, etc.
to tag along; to follow; to tail; to shadow
to change (buses, boats, etc.); to transfer (to); to possess (of a god, spirit, etc.)
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
to synchronise the breathing with the opponent prior to the start of a match
to shoot through (a wall, the heart, etc.); to go through; to pierce; to hit (e.g. the bull's-eye)
to cut up; to split open; to rip to pieces; to tear to pieces
to temper thoroughly; to train well
long time; long interval; for quite some time
to change places (with); to be replaced (with, by); to be changed; to change (seats, shifts, etc.; with someone); to switch; to exchange
finishing blow; coup de grâce
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adroit
moment to quit; way to quit
salary; pay; medical care; treatment; advance preparation
saving (e.g. time, money, resources); economising; economizing
to show one's true colors (colours); to expose one's faults; to give oneself away
defense; defence; protection
(sound of an) explosion or detonation; roar (of a machine)
His Majesty the Emperor; the present emperor; the reigning emperor
geta; traditional Japanese wooden sandal; turn (in set-type proofing); upside-down character; net; geta