to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
Kawachi (former province located in the east of present-day Osaka Prefecture)
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
to smoke (a cigarette, pipe, etc.); to puff on; to rev (an engine); to race; to put on (an air of); to act in a ... way
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
an army; the whole army; the entire force; first team; first-string players; the cool kids
minor or untalented actor (relegated to roles such as the legs of a stage horse); (lit.) horse's legs
to accustom; to train (e.g. one's ear); to tame; to domesticate; to train (an animal)
brimming with fighting spirit; being strong in the will to fight; burning with combativeness
powerful army; strengthening of the military
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
secret information; intelligence
advance; moving forward; progress
empty threat; bluff; paper tiger
to underrate; to belittle; to look down on; to despise
important place; strategic point; critical location
group; flock; crowd; wide expanse (of flowers)
confused; flustered; at a loss
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
to detain; to check; to restrain; to stop
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
both armies; both teams; both sides
to feel under pressure; to feel impatient; to be in a hurry
curtain; field staff headquarters; secret meeting place
encouragement; backing; reinforcements
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
illegal; illicit; unlawful
going beyond authority; unauthorized; unauthorised; ultra vires
to get on a horse; to mount a horse
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry
prisoner (of war); POW; captive
knot (in rope, etc.); bonds; arrest; rope impressions (on the surface of pottery)
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
advance warning; previous notice; prior announcement; herald; harbinger; forerunner
to become excited; to grow lively
body; group; party; gang; troupe; troop
executives; top management; governing body