a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
strategist; tactician; schemer
carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A; instep; back of hand
tree; shrub; wood; timber; wooden clappers (signalling the beginning or end of a performance)
Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)
hardening; vulcanization; hardening (of attitude, stance, etc.); stiffening; upturn (in the market); firming up
armoring; armouring; armor; armour
guard; protector; defensive armament; personal armor (armour)
plot of land; lot; soil; locality; region; place
robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
difficulty; trouble; accident; disaster; fault; defect
if you think about it; come to think of it
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
area under direct control (of the shogun)
behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
locational advantage; advantageous position
to take into consideration; to bear in mind
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to do thoroughly; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
finally; after; following; at the end (of)
particularly; only; in the case of
choices; alternatives; options
practical use; application; making good use of; conjugation; inflection
to fight (with); to cross swords; to compete (with); to argue (with); to have an argument; to have a dispute
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
denial; negation; negation; NOT operation
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
far sight and deep design
field of vision; view; one's outlook (e.g. on life); one's horizons
to be overcome with emotion
evil; wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.); the bad guy
to be lacking in options; to be too few
wood; woods; forest; bunch (of something); cluster; line
to take (someone to a place); to take (someone) with one; to take along; to lead away
may I ask (for); might I ask (that)
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
late at night; at a late hour
remedial measure; relief measure; corrective measure; countermeasure; remedy