to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
with these words; while saying
to stare at; to gaze at; to look hard at; to watch intently; to fix one's eyes on
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
whole (body); full-length (e.g. portrait); systemic
observation; survey; watching
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
doubtful; questionable; uncertain; disputable; suspicious
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
to watch over; to watch attentively
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
bamboo sword (for kendo); bamboo fencing stick
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
to turn towards; to point
honeymouthed; glib; fair-spoken; cajoling; talking glibly
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
base; mean; vulgar; despicable; low
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
mean; contemptible; despicable; dirty; foul; cowardly
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
there being no use in arguing (about it)
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
danger; Chinese "rooftop" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
groan; moan; roar; howl; hum (e.g. motor); buzz (e.g. bee, wire in wind)
to go past; to pass; to pass by
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
these guys; these fellows
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
the smartest thing in a tight situation is to beat a retreat
many; much; plenty; hardly
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
to be hot on a person's heels
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
female; woman; female sex; female lover; girlfriend; mistress
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; (arch.) money
library (usu. single-room); small library