immediately; right away; on the spot
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
simple substance (e.g. chemical); something standing alone; separate item; solo item
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
so to speak; so to call it; as it were
allied nations; the Allies (World War I, World War II); Allied powers
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
suddenly; casually; accidentally; incidentally; unexpectedly; unintentionally
I fear that it's likely that; with all due respect
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
to know (a person); to think
direct talks; direct negotiations; talking to somebody in person
allegiance; obedience; submission
older brother; elder brother
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
frivolous; flippant; superficial; shallow; trifling; insincere
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
easy to deal with; tractable; manageable
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
(a) touch of; tinge of; wreath (e.g. of smoke); one stroke; one brush
preparation; arrangements
at once; immediately; right now
to board; to embark on; to get into (a car); to march into; to enter
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
to get on a horse; to mount a horse
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
back (esp. of a building, etc.); rear; behind
training; drill; practice; discipline
helmet (of a warrior); headpiece
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
breastplate; chest protector; bib
light (e.g. aircraft, truck); light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); kei car
bow (weapon); archery; bow (for a violin, etc.)
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air