to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
counter for articles; counter for military units; individual
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; surroundings; many countries; the whole world; all around; here and there
to weave together; to interweave; to intermingle
to answer; to fire back; to retort; to redo; to do over; to try again
to return a blow repeat; to turn back; to rewhip; to plow up; to plough up; to come and retreat
hiss (esp. cat); sizzle; whoosh
mineral matter; metallic property
sweeping sideways; mowing down
unidentifiable; unidentified
liner; line drive; liner; ocean liner; liner (of a coat, etc.); lining
stinging (pain); smarting; tingling
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
end; close; finish; termination
to roll about; to writhe about
splish-splash; with a splash
to feel itchy; to itch; to feel creepy; to be impatient; to itch (to do something); to be eager
nine (in mekuri karuta); oicho-kabu (traditional Japanese gambling card game)
stinging; smarting; on edge; nervous; ripping; peeling
attenuation (factor, rate)
to become red; to redden; to blush
to dry (clothes, etc.); to desiccate
to sit cross-legged; to rest on one's laurels
shirt (undergarment); undershirt; singlet; shirt (outerwear; usu. with collar and buttons)
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
abuse; curse; swearing; insult
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
to assume the air of ...; to behave like ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
to stare at; to look hard at; to look up and down; to scrutinize; to scrutinise
crafty; tricky; sly; sinister (look)
in tufts; tufty; bushy; thick; luxuriant
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
to bend; to warp; to curve
late spring; third month of the lunar calendar