wielding three swords; player who can play as pitcher, fielder and batter
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
one's own way of thinking; one's independent approach
all-terrain vehicle; quad bike; dune buggy; beach buggy; buggy; stroller
polar bear (Ursus maritimus)
slip of the tongue; misstatement; verbal slip-up
severe wound; serious wound; gash
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)
leaving a device on (e.g. TV, air conditioner); leaving something engaged (e.g. a key in a lock)
goblin; apparition; monster; ghost; phantom; spectre
empty nest; empty house; empty home; burglary (of an empty house); burglar (who targets empty houses)
to gain strength; to have energy
very cheesy; very flashy; extremely gaudy
one's favourite party trick (favorite); one's specialty; No. 18; eighteenth; repertoire of 18 kabuki plays
to tease; to irritate; to tantalize; to keep (someone) in suspense
one's last moments; (on) the point of death; (on) one's deathbed
saber (cavalry sword); sabre
to stay within bounds; to not take (something) to extremes; to not get carried away; to not go too far
to tease; to banter; to make fun of (someone)
to go after one's dreams; to follow one's dreams; to pursue one's dreams
change of heart; change of mind; change in mental state
imperial lands; lands blessed by the emperor's reign
ignition; lighting; firing; setting off
mandarin (esp. the satsuma mandarin (Citrus unshiu)); mandarin orange; tangerine; citrus (Citrus spp.)
inferior; base; vulgar; low grade; lower class
to burn; to kindle; to heat (a bath); to light (a stove); to use (a camera flash)
condition; situation; prospects
to flush out (game, etc.); to drive (animals); to beat; to urge; to spur on; to push on
henchman; follower; (arch.) adopted child
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
conquest; domination; mastery
to fly (with great force); to blast (e.g. into the sky); to lack common sense; to be extremely surprised (by)
by all means; by all costs
desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremity
paying one's own expenses; going into business for oneself; working independently; person who earns their own living