fence; paling; railing; (arch.) fortress
to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink
as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to
distance; perspective; far and near; here and there
magic; Magic Marker; felt-tip pen; magic number
to present; to offer; to show; to display; to assume (e.g. a shape)
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
multi-floor building; multi-storey building; bill
area under direct control (of the shogun)
vast; extensive; immense; huge; large; grand
fort; stronghold; fortification
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
person with a lot of experience; old hand; veteran (in a particular field)
approximate age; age range
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue
conference room; council room
private room; single (room); room for one; (toilet) stall
briskly; quickly; promptly
to give directions; to issue instructions
construction at top speed
(made of) stone; stone-built
to rebuild; to reconstruct
to begin to rain; to begin to snow
sound sleep; good sleep; quiet sleep
wherein; therein; thereinto
to outwit; to outsmart; to counterplot; to pierce something all the way through
to join forces; to cooperate
bustling; shuffling; squirming; creepy crawly
to jump at; to be attracted by
end (e.g. of street); tip; beginning; start; odds and ends; scrap
sharp drop; plunge; nosedive; slump; (value or amount) plummeting
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
supply; supplying; replenishment
to be itching to put one's skills to use
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations