to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
kapow; bang; bulging; filled to bursting; prostitute (catering to Occupation soldiers in Japan after WWII)
sharpshooting; shooting; sniping; setting a goal and carrying it out
strength; power; proficiency; ability
sliding feet; shuffling (one's feet); moving legs forward with feet never leaving the ground (exercise)
to approach; to draw near
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
football (incl. soccer, rugby, American football, etc.; esp. used for soccer)
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise
light; illumination; glow; lamp; light
one's last moment; one's death; one's end
whole (body); full-length (e.g. portrait); systemic
scorch; burn; burnt rice; part of ceramic glaze that has become dark or darkish-brown during firing
to burn; to roast; to broil; to heat; to heat up; to make (charcoal, pottery, bricks, etc.); to bake
immediately; right away; at once; instantly
charred; burnt black; scorched black
already; now; no longer; not any more
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...
bombarding; shelling; bombardment
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
to get into a panic; to be flustered; to panic; to get in a flap