lowly people (Edo period); eta
moat; fosse; canal; ditch
doing something separately (from the group); going off on one's own
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
carpet; rug; mat, mattress, quilt etc. spread out on the floor (or ground) and used to sit or sleep on; spread; (cloth) cover
carelessly; thoughtlessly; inadvertently
everybody; every last one of them; all
to pretend to be tough; to put on a brave front; to whistle in the dark; to bluff
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
death in battle; death on the battlefield
stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others; solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)
to step firmly; to harden by treading
(wind or human-powered) warship
fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification
unexpected meeting; coincidence
on the sea; on the ocean; offshore
decisive action; going through with; daring to do; carrying out
leader of a charge; first to arrive
not to mention ...; needless to say ...; not to speak of ...; (arch.) negligent; (arch.) neglectful; (arch.) careless
outer circumference; perimeter; outskirts; periphery
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool
repeatedly; over and over again; several layers deep; layer upon layer; row upon row
self-condemnation; self-reproach; self-accusation
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
with all one's strength; with all one's might
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large size; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
wife (esp. one's own wife); court lady; female court attache; (arch.) woman (esp. as a love interest)