to be found; to be discovered
confluence (of rivers); flowing together; joining; joining (of people, groups, parties, etc.); union; linking up
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to smile sweetly (at); to look fondly (at)
dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure
magic sword; cursed sword
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
vanguard; advance-guard point; advance detachment; vanguard; pioneer; avant-garde
to look displeased; to frown; to scowl; to look grave; to look serious
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
suddenly; all of a sudden; unexpectedly
sound of a gunshot; report of a gun
echo; reverberation; spirit of a tree; tree spirit
Imperial Guard (Meiji); personal guard
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
rivalry (between two equally strong sides); struggle for supremacy; competing (with); vying (with); contending (with); being an equal match (for)
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
wild beast; wild animal; brute
gatekeeper; door guard; doorman; concierge; janitor
participation in a war; going to war; taking part in a competition or contest
fighting back; returning fire; counter-attack; responding to an attack; accepting a challenge
any more; anymore; any further; any better; any longer
disorder; confusion; violence; outrage; riot
absolutely; positively; decidedly
hot-blooded; hot-headed; temperamental; impulsive
(being angry) like a blazing fire; burning (rage)
there is no need to; it is fine if you don't; unnecessary; does not match; out of reach of
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
control; check; restraint; inhibition
to expose to danger; to imperil; to jeopardize
wholly (due to); entirely; solely; earnestly; intently; sincerely
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
to be responsible for; to bear the responsibility of
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
victory; triumph; win; conquest; success
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not