to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
to send (something) flying; to splatter; to drive (something) off
to fly through the air; to hurtle through the air; to strike at something and miss; to fan the air
to slip out (e.g. from one's fingers); to cleanly forget
right above; just above; directly above; directly overhead
fortunate error; lucky break; fluke
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)
to tighten; to fasten tight; to constrict; to control strictly; to put pressure on; to squeeze (e.g. an economy)
willingly; voluntarily; of one's own accord
to put one's hand on; to touch
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)
counterespionage organization; counterintelligence agency
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
medicine; pharmaceuticals; efficacious chemical (gunpowder, pesticide, etc.); (pottery) glaze; (illegal) drug; narcotic
the Japanese; Japanese side; Japanese delegation; Japanese representatives
advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
to mourn for; to grieve for; to condole with (the bereaved family, etc.); to hold a memorial service for; to hold a funeral service for
whispering into a person's ear
to care for someone; to look after someone
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
care; precaution; guarding; caution
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
inquiry; enquiry; question; searching; looking for
to look downwards; to lower one's eyes
entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
verbal gaffe; verbal slip; slip of the tongue; using improper words
to go past (a place or thing); to go beyond
to twitch (e.g. of ears); to jerk; to flick
sliding feet; shuffling (one's feet); moving one's legs forward without letting one's feet leave the ground