skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
Anglo-Japanese Alliance (1902-1923)
declaration of war; proclamation of war
glue (usu. from animal and fish bone, skin, etc.)
state (US, Australia, India, Germany, etc.); province (e.g. Canada); continent; (arch.) dear
Qingdao (China); Tsingtao; Chingtao
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically
territory (of country, feudal domain, etc.); (arch.) counter for suits of clothing, sets of armor, etc.
to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
European countries; European nations
false rumor (rumour); false alarm; misinformation
first lieutenant; lieutenant junior grade
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
each; (arch.) you (plural)
maintenance; servicing; putting in place; establishment; development
military force; military strength
economy; economics; finance; (one's) finances; being economical; economy
natural features; topography; climate; spiritual features
religion; religious affiliation; belief; religious activity
every conceivable; every single; every possible; all kinds of
event; phenomenon; matter
makings (of); aptitude (for); groundwork; foundation
hiring from another company; recruitment; quick costume change in kabuki (taking off outer costume); drawing (wire, pipes, metal plate)
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
foolishness; stupidity; silliness
nesting hole; burrow; den
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
heart-pounding; exciting; thrilling; to have one's heart pound; to be thrilled
ceremony; rite; ritual; service
to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) cabin (on a boat, carriage, etc.)
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
to straddle; to sit astride; to mount; to extend over; to spread over; to span
hound; hunting dog; gun dog
to take someone along; to be accompanied (by)
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
eyes sparkling; with shining eyes; for one's eyes to gleam
horn (instrument; made of animal horn); bugle; hunting horn
thicket; bush; grove; (medical) quack