belligerence; fighting spirit
intercept; interception; counter-attack
to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
cutting in two with a single stroke; taking decisive action; dealing with decisively; cutting the (Gordian) knot
to share (someone's) good luck; to follow (someone's) example; to enjoy the same benefits (of someone or something); to be named after
with a click; with a snap; ornamental clip (hair, obi, etc.)
following; pursuing; tracking; shadowing; tailing; chasing
to stab; to thrust (into); to plant (in the ground); to stick upright
special move (e.g. in martial arts)
divine work; miracle; superhuman feat; (arch.) Shinto ritual
to lead someone around by the nose
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
upper tier; upper section; place of honor; place of honour; dais; raised part of floor
reward; recompense; tip; conveyance charge; packhorse charge
to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
brilliant; bright; dazzling
to be finished; to be completed; to be done
very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
this for sure; certainly is
righteous government; just rule; easy method; simple approach; orthodox way; proper way
to stand (still) a while; to loiter; to stop
to rage; to be fierce; to be excited
cannot (do); it is impossible that...; it is (highly) unlikely that...
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
underground; subterranean
to lose (a chance); to miss (a chance); to overlook; to omit; to deviate
to beat someone to the punch; to get the drop on (someone); to forestall
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
stiffening; rigidity; rigor; stiffness; ossification; petrification
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic
to explain adequately; to be accountable
to pick up; to find; to gather
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
something unusual; something odd; something out of the ordinary
clue; lead; key; handhold; hold
to fold up; to fold into layers
still more; to say nothing of; not to mention; still less