in search of; in order to look for
to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful
inveigling; ensnaring; enticement; cajoling
miserable; wretched; unhappy; sad; pitiable
impossible to do (although wants to)
apron of a gun; cover for the touch-hole on a cannon or matchlock
slope; slanting surface; bevel
to run up (a hill, stairs etc.); to dash up; to rush up
indomitably; undauntedly; resolutely; determinedly
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart
to throw down; to throw out; to abandon; to resign; to give freely; to give generously
comprehension; understanding; enlightenment; spiritual awakening; satori
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
stepping (in place); stamping (up and down); stomping; standstill; stalemate
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
in the mountains; among the mountains
present (brought by a visitor); gift
boar meat hot pot; boar stew
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
confrontation; to face; to confront; to encounter
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
prosperity; thriving; flourishing
stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others; solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
passing the winter; hibernation
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
not caring; not giving a damn
to buy more (of something)
buying; shopping; buyer; purchase
different suitabilities; being cut out for certain things (and not for others)
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
being drawn to many things; distraction; difficulty of choice; difficulty in choosing; being unable to decide
barker; tout; hawker; calling out to potential customers
meat soup; bouillon; juices (from grilled meat); gravy