unconcernedly; nonchalantly; shamelessly; brazenly
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
implication; nuance; shade of meaning; connotation
sitting with one's legs out to one side
in order; in turn; one by one
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
to split; to be split; to splinter
largish; biggish; a little bit larger
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
to be sacrificed; to fall victim to; to fall prey to
in that manner; like that
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
handsome youth (male); pretty boy
ceremonial hall (e.g. wedding, funeral); hall for ceremonies; place of ceremony
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
flickering; flashing on and off; glaringly (bright); painfully (bright); prickling (pain)
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
(made of) stone; stone-built
to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept
outer circumference; perimeter; outskirts; periphery
town area; urban area; metropolitan area; built-up area
central part; heart (of a city)
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
nakedness; nudity; bareness; nakedness; being penniless; concealing nothing
foreign enemy; outside invader
mark; target; object; subject; point (e.g. of argument)
jostling; being jostled; being mobbed; crumpling
to pierce through; to break through
gunport; embrasure; muzzle
(artillery) barrage; bullet hell; curtain fire; barrage of scrolling comments (overlaid on an online video)
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
quick; fast; rapid; swift; prompt; streamlined