to enclose (with); to surround (with); to turn (one's head, heel, etc.); to think over; to work out; (arch.) to notify (orally or in writing)
turret; watchtower; high wooden stage; scaffolding; wooden frame (of a kotatsu); yagura
extempore; impromptu; improvised; ad-lib; off-the-cuff; instant
fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification
to build up; to establish (one's reputation)
decorative curtain hung from the ceiling; tent; pavilion; marquee
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)
price; cost; charge; consideration (in a contract)
fourth day of the month; four days
very young; little; childish; immature
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
neighborhood; vicinity; environs; approaching
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
fur; skin; pelt; kanji "fur" radical
in the meanwhile; during the time
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
time after time; countless times; many a time; dozens of times
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
sixth day of the month; six days
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
sudden turn; sudden change; (suddenly occurring) accident; emergency
fully armed; armed to the teeth
to make an onslaught (on); to close in (on)
I; me; oneself; (arch.) you; (arch.) prefix indicating familiarity or contempt
plot of land; lot; soil; locality; region; place
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
intercept; interception; counter-attack
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
beforehand; in advance; previously
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
fireball; bolide; fireball
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
magician; wizard; sorcerer; witch
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of