shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
to be noisy; to be astir; to rustle; to murmur
to expose oneself (e.g. to danger)
mouth of a (sword) sheath
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
personal combat; one-to-one fight
both in name and reality; both in name and substance
affair; state; verdict; sentence; directions; orders
other party; opposite party; opposing team; one's opponent; one's adversary
to encamp; to take up positions
ghostly air; weird air; unearthly atmosphere
calm; composed; leisurely
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
several years; a few years
(all) important positions; every strategic point; each key post; (all) important parts; every important point
covering for the back of the hand and wrist
troop headquarters; stronghold; inn designated for use by a daimyo (Edo period)
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
equilibrium; good balance; poise
craftsman; artisan; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
blockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area); freezing (funds)
first of all; at once; right away; for now; for the time being
to resolve; to make up one's mind; to decide
infiltration; sneaking in; going undercover
to deceive; to delude; to trick; to be as ... as ... (e.g. "as bright as day", "as beautiful as a rose")
possible; likely; probable
rather; sooner; preferably
ladder; stairs; going to several places in succession (e.g. barhopping)
settlement; solution; resolution
subjugation (using military force); suppression; subduing
joint action; acting in unison