to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to disguise oneself as; to change radically; to metamorphose; to improve unexpectedly and dramatically (esp. of an actor, artist, rikishi, etc.)
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
to run about trying to escape
(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
one's physical safety; personal security
one-eyed; first (in a series); initial
attack on both sides; pincer movement; double envelopment
a lot; many; (not) much; (not) many; almost (none)
horizontally; flat; across; crossways; crosswise
to pull apart; to separate; to have a lead over; to pull ahead of; to outdistance
to leave (a scene); to step away
government service; the bureaucracy
throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank; grade (of quality, etc.)
den; haunt; hangout; nest; lair
to change places; to relieve one another; to replace someone
miserable; disconsolate; helpless; cheerless; downhearted; dreary
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
long ago; previous; of a former age
to enliven (e.g. a conversation); to animate; to engage in enthusiastically; to become successful and well known
pressure from an explosion; blast pressure; shock wave
to boil; to be boiling hot; to be on a rolling boil
heat haze; shimmer of hot air
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
cinnabar; vermillion; red pigment (and ink made from same); red text (as used to correct documents)
magic sword; cursed sword
to jump into; to rush into
thickly; viscously; sleepily; drowsily; dozing off
zero; naught; oh; flying; leaping
too much for one to handle; beyond one's capacity; unmanageable; uncontrollable; incorrigible; obstreperous
presence; appearance; attendance; visit; going out
to put oneself in (situation, environment, etc.); to surround oneself with
hasty; impatient; restless; rash
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after