aspect; phase; condition; modality (philosophy)
to pitch camp; to set up camp
both armies; both teams; both sides
fervour; fervor; vigour; vigor; ardour; ardor
turret; watchtower; high wooden stage; scaffolding; wooden frame (of a kotatsu); yagura
seat; seats; stands; grandstand; bleachers
high place; high altitude; heights; broad view
the whole area; all areas
open seam; seam that has come apart; tear
proper; reasonable; right; appropriate
to mourn over the death of
to do (a person) good; to bring profit
ending; conclusion; join; union; knot; knotting
prescribed; designated; appointed; fixed
to choke; to have trouble breathing
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; rich in experience
to give someone a surprise; to catch off guard and fluster; to frustrate (e.g. someone's plans); to give someone a blow; to scare the hell out of
stability; security; equilibrium
going around; orbiting; circling; circumference; girth; surroundings
falling of the curtain; coming to an end
(being) worth seeing; impressive
levelling of ground (for construction); preparation of soil (for planting)
good prospects; full of hope; promising
close contest; close match; close game; close combat
narrow margin; slim margin
sudden; abrupt; unexpected
consenting to; being convinced of; being satisfied; understanding
reliability; trustworthiness; dependability
quick on the uptake; quick to catch on; perceptive; intuitive
to lose a closely fought contest
heated (e.g. debate); passionate
high rating; good reputation
to practice; to practise; to train; to drill; to become practiced; to become practised
to have a good eye (from having seen fine art, etc.); to be a connoisseur
continuation; persisting; lasting; sustaining; enduring
to gaze at; to fix one's eyes upon
someone working behind-the-scenes; scene shifter; lady consort (to a high personage)
to fight to the bitter end
framework (of a building); foundation; mainstay; support; supporter
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
munching; crunching; scratching (an itch)