to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
even though; despite; when
small; little; slightly less than; just about; somewhat; somehow
to surge like an avalanche; to flood; to swarm; to stampede
bad move (in chess, shogi, etc.)
inferiority (e.g. numerical); inferior position; disadvantage; unfavorable situation; unfavourable situation
line; stripe; line (e.g. telephone line); wire; ray (e.g. X-ray); beam; line (e.g. of a railroad)
to roll in; to tumble into; to visit (esp. to stay overnight as an unwanted guest); to fall in one's way; to fall into one's lap
to fight against; to oppose; to face
to squash; to crush; to flatten
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay
to cross one's mind; to spring to mind; to occur to one
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
to concern; to be related
indiscrete; imprudent; unscrupulous
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
receiving; welcoming; going to meet; final call; call of fate; approach of death
solemn; sublime; grand; magnificent; impressive
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
spectators; onlookers; members of the audience
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
entrance; admission; entering
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
strangely; oddly; miraculously; mysteriously
twelve o'clock; noon; midnight
to project; to protrude; to pop out (e.g. eyes); to jump out; to rush out
fantastic; magical; wondrous; whimsical; fairytale-like; romantic
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain