the number of people; many people; a large number of people
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
(not) in the slightest; (not) at all
attack on both sides; pincer movement; double envelopment
in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
(musical) conductor; commander; leader; director
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
to run through; to run past
side (of the torso); flank; illegitimate child; child born by someone other than one's wife
sword; blade; single stroke
striking with the back of the sword
mine (ours) for the taking; something under one's full control
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
scaffold; scaffolding; foothold; footing; foothold (e.g. in business); foundation
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up
rice paddy with a thick layer of mud at the bottom; muddy rice field
to thrust down; to push off
an instant; a split second; no time at all; (lit.) time of an "ah!"
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
assistance; backing; reinforcements
wakizashi; short sword worn by samurai
to remove; to get rid of; to take off
to clench (one's teeth); to grit; to set; to clamp
gap; opening; break; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
shh!; sh!; shush!; shoo!; go away!
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal (e.g. to the public); to urge; to exhort
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager
meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous
though; even if; whether ... or ...
going into a frenzy; flying into a rage
concentricity; same mind; unanimity; policeman; constable in the Edo period
to lose one's presence of mind; to lose one's composure; to lose one's head; to get flustered
jitte; short truncheon with a hook made of metal or wood (used by policemen and private thief-takers in Edo Japan)
to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)
dangling; swaying; (walking) leisurely; aimlessly; idly; lazily
easy; easygoing; carefree; happy-go-lucky; optimistic; leisurely
to advance (spatially); to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to move ahead (e.g. of work); to intensify
three persons; three parties
to glare at each other; to confront each other
movement; transfer; migration; mobile; moving; traveling