armchair theory; impracticable theory
blind acceptance; blind belief; credulity
that; the matter in question
applying (e.g. a technology); adoption
the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
scale (of fish, snake, etc.); serif (on kana or kanji (e.g. in Mincho font))
feather; plume; wing; blade (of a fan, propeller, etc.); shuttlecock (in badminton); shuttlecock (in hanetsuki); arrow feathers
to grow; to cultivate; to wear a beard
to flap (wings); to spread one's wings; to go out into the world
to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off
the (four) limbs; arms and legs
to step firmly; to harden by treading
to rock; to shake; to swing
breath; breathing; bless; bracelet
lateral direction; horizontal direction; transverse direction; landscape orientation
cesspool; sink; manure sink
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
to spring; to jump up; to fly up; to skip
to bash; to hit hard; to strike; to beat (someone in battle)
to knock down; to knock out
war; battle; match; game; competition
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
on and after; as from; hereafter; thereafter; since
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
blizzard; furious snowstorm
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
inhabitant; resident; citizen; population
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
early (days); initial stage; initial
former site (of something); site (e.g. of a demolished building)
survival; survivor; relic
without; but if; otherwise; or else