(you) couldn't kill (him) if you tried
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
to come near (to); to approach; to be on the verge of; to be about to reach (a stage, period, etc.); to overhang; to hang over
to make an appearance; to show up
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
objection; dissent; protest
each; (arch.) you (plural)
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger
one night; one evening; all night; overnight
preparations for returning (home)
unfortunately; regrettably
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
shortcoming; fault; flaw; imperfection
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
to gouge; to hollow out; to greatly perturb; to cause emotional pain; to get to the bottom of things; to relentlessly bring the truth to light
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
to load (a gun, etc.); to charge; to put into (e.g. emotion, effort); to include (e.g. tax in a sales price); to hang over; to shroud
armaments; military preparations
skill; proficiency; experience; dexterity
dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme
rise; increase; upload; posting online; close-up; completion of filming; upswept hairstyle
to be connected (to); to be joined together; to connect (of a telephone call, the internet, etc.); to get through; to lead (to an outcome); to bring about (a result); to be lined up (e.g. of cars)
yourself; himself; herself
extremely important; essential; vital; crucial
well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.); switching over; changing quarters (of a geisha, prostitute, etc.)
treachery; betrayal; perfidy
daimyo in the Warring States period