magic (illusion); conjuring; magic trick; conjuring trick; sleight of hand
to pick out; to single out; to select; to extract; to draw out; to pull out
standby; preparation; arrangement
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart
absent-mindedly; vacantly; idly; in a whisper
remarkably; markedly; rapidly; sound of breaking or creaking
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
machine; mechanism; instrument; appliance; apparatus
iron (Fe); strong and hard (as iron); railway; railway enthusiast
battlefield; battleground
advance; moving forward; progress
old-fashioned; ancient-looking; time-worn
to wear extra clothes; to dress formally
(arch.) the art of war; (arch.) martial arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery
whole; all; general; gross; entire; overall
iron mask (worn by samurai)
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
hazy; dim; faint; minced fish or meat that is seasoned and fried
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
discovery; detection; finding
top and bottom; high and low; going up and down; rising and falling; going and coming back; upper and lower classes
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
weight; heavyweight boxer
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
twice; again; second time
tank (military vehicle); chariot
living flesh; flesh and blood; physical body of Buddha or a bodhisattva
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
to stagnate; to be delayed; to be left undone; to be overdue (of a payment); to fall into arrears; to be outstanding