according to plan; as planned; on target
to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
siege; encirclement; envelopment; surrounding; besiegement
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
toning down; calming down; slowing down; mollification
to pin down; to knock down; to push (and hold) somebody down (esp. with sexual connotations)
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
look (esp. an angry or upset look); expression
to fight against; to oppose; to face
blue; azure; green; green light (traffic); black (horse coat color); blue 5-point card; immature
perfectly in sync; in step (dancing); on the same wavelength
readiness to die; (in the) face of death
somehow; without knowing (it); unconsciously; unthinkingly
mediator; peacemaker; troubleshooter; manager
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
to be suspicious of; to be doubtful of; to be dubious of
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
to have one's enthusiasm dampened; to become subdued
characteristic; feature; special quality
if it is the case that ...
one's pupil; one's student; one's follower
stigma; dishonour; dishonor; infamy
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
to snap one's fingers; to pop one's fingers; to crack one's knuckles
command; lead; generalship; leadership
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
to get tired of waiting; to grow impatient
to telephone; to make a phone call
walking heavily; lumbering
hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic
to walk noisily; to walk loudly
voiced consonant in Japanese
accent (of one's speech); dialect; provincialism; corrupted form (e.g. of word); mispronunciation
armor and helmet (armour)
entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
big frame; large figure; huge body
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge