to take command; to give direction
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
immediately; at once; instantly
little by little; bit by bit
toppling sideways; turning sideways; falling over sideways; barrel roll
slowly; tardily; complaining; grumbling; unsettled (e.g. weather); loose
staying behind; remaining; residual
public (facilities, service, etc.); communal
powerlessness; helplessness; incompetence; ineffectiveness
people; citizens; subjects; folk
to be within others' sight; to be visible; to be conspicuous; to attract public attention; to come under observation
sour look; surly face; pout
dense (e.g. fog, dust, etc.); thick; vague (as in being unable to think clearly); dim
here and there; various places; all around; muddled; confused; in the wrong order
(distant) howling; howl; backbiting; criticizing someone behind their back
to go down and stand; to alight; to get down
in good health; alive and well; going strong
being heard (by others); being overheard; being leaked (of plans, secrets, etc.); going in one ear and out the other
to read (someone's) thoughts; to guess what (someone) is thinking
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
trivial; trifling; slight; insignificant
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
lazy; idle; indolent; slothful
courteous; decorous; polite
state of things; state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances
being under military occupation
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase; follow-up attack
making do; getting by (somehow); managing
to make good use of; to use to one's advantage