soon; before long; slowly; quietly; already; about time
for a while; for some time; for a period
by the way; incidentally; well; even if; no matter (what, where, how, etc.)
with a twitch; with a jerk; with a flutter; with a dip; with a bob
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else
neck; head; dismissal (from a job); firing
ahead; forward; (in) front; having a square front
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; school; phylum; division; counter for cannons
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
entrance door; front door; gateway (to a region, etc.)
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
monster; monstrosity; giant; influential figure; monsterlike; over-demanding
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
solid; strong; sturdy; durable; stout
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
European-style; Western; Occidental
construction; architecture (of buildings)
guard; protector; defensive armament; personal armor (armour)
self-awareness; awareness (of one's position, abilities, duty, etc.); perceiving (something); taking in (a sensation); self-consciousness
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
famous; noted; renowned; celebrated; well-known
legend; folklore; tradition
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
for one person; made for one person
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point
online; on the line (of a ball; in tennis, volleyball, etc.)
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
super-; ultra-; extremely; really; of course; definitely
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
originally; from the start; from the beginning; none the worse (for); (coming out) even; in the same position (as before)
something; something or other; something something
company; corporation; firm; one's workplace
fashion; trend; vogue; prevalence (of a disease); epidemic