ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
private (soldier); (common) soldier; ranks; rank and file
little more than; only slightly better than; almost the same as
order; command; directions; instructions
strength; power; proficiency; ability
to take (someone to a place); to take (someone) with one; to take along; to lead away
dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme
war situation; progress of a battle
state of the war; war situation
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
to cut up; to cleave; to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something; (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
vortex; maelstrom; whirlpool; (in the middle of a) scandal; controversy; quarrel
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
barking up the wrong tree; calling at the wrong house
as soon as ...; just after ...; immediately after ...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
to be relieved; to feel relieved
to feel anxious; to feel nervous; fluttering down; trickling down (e.g. tears); hanging untidily (of hair); straggling
malicious; ill-tempered; unkind; mean; nasty
disappointed; dejected; disheartened; indignant; angry
selection; choice; picking out; National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament; Spring Koshien
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
applicant; candidate; volunteer
propriety; right and wrong; advisability; pro and con; ayes and noes
argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to investigate
willingly; voluntarily; of one's own accord
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
fulfillment; fulfilment; realization; realisation; completion
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
double; twice (as much); times (as much); -fold; 1-nth; 1 to n
to talk back; to answer back; to retort; to say over; to repeat (what one has said)
besides; in addition; also; moreover
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)