fort; stronghold; fortification
dreadnought class (of warship)
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
to replace; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
one's first campaign; one's first battle
black spot; black dot; mark indicating a defeat; loss; failure
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
to project; to reflect; to cast (shadow)
bang; bam; noontime signal gun (carried out early Meiji to Taishō); noon gun; last round in a game of 12 rounds; precisely
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
change of course; changing direction; shifting position (of retreating forces); retreat
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
inferiority (e.g. numerical); inferior position; disadvantage; unfavorable situation; unfavourable situation
concentrated fire; intense criticism
for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
to shake; to sway; to waver
subterranean rumbling; earth tremor
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble
passing through (of a tunnel, bullet, etc.); going (right) through; penetrating; (arch.) being well versed (in)
flesh; meat; flesh (of a fruit); pulp; the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh; thickness
to shave off; to scrape off
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
inspection; examination; checking
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
correct; right; correct interpretation (answer, solution)
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
to lie on one's back with legs outstretched; to recline; to get cocky; to be arrogant
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
peerless; matchless; unrivaled; unrivalled; unequaled; unequalled
handsome youth (male); pretty boy
to settle down; to get a steady job; to marry and raise a family; to attire oneself; to outfit oneself
my goodness!; oh my!; oh dear!
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
courteous; decorous; polite
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen