to jump up; to start up; to leap to one's feet; to fly away; to take off
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
remnants of a defeated army
smelling burnt; smelling scorched; smelling of gunpowder (i.e. as if armed conflict is about to break out); tense; suspicious; dubious
to strain one's eyes; to look closely; to stare at
it's been a long time; long time no see
from afar; over a great distance; all the way
warm; mild; warm (of a colour); mellow; having enough money
to be ordered (to do); to be charged with (a duty); to be assigned (a job)
return (home); repatriation; feedback (in an electronic circuit, biological system, etc.)
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
agile, flexible (e.g. of corporate management); nimble; quick to respond
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
firm; strong; solid; stable
defence program; defence plan
babysitting; babysitter; protecting; keeping; keeper
to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)
doubt; suspicion; question; strangeness
painful; being sorry; feeling sorry
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
to take charge during someone's absence
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
to suffer; to groan; to be worried
to need; to call for; to require
passionate; fervent; affecting; moving; touching
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
pitiful; pathetic; painful (to look at)
order; observance; discipline; rules; law; regulations
compassionate; sympathetic
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
suddenly and in a loud voice (e.g. sobbing)
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
stealthily; secretly; in secret
really; truly; very; extremely; exceedingly; sincerely
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
immediate follower (of the shogun)
to invite in; to show someone in
practice-swinging (sword, bat, tennis racket, etc.)