(in the) confusion (of the moment)
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
foreigner; stranger; outsider; alien
disturbance; perturbation; derangement
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
diversion (action meant to attract attention away from the real objective); feint
composition; formation; organization; organisation; compilation
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
in fooling the enemy first deceive your allies
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase
near; close; beside; attendant; retainer; vassal
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
gravity; gravitation; gravitational pull
loss of eyesight; loss of vision; going blind; blindness
(nearly certain) death; extremely dangerous place (or situation) from which one might not return alive; proper place to die; dilemma; predicament
great laughter; burst of laughter
inheritance; bequest; legacy; heritage
needle (compass, gauge, etc.); hand (clock); indicator; guiding principle; guideline; guide
bloodsucking; sucking blood
extensive; vast range; wide scope
killing and wounding; bloodshed
everyday life; daily life
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
not necessarily so; is not always true
mental; spiritual; emotional
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
in one's hands; in one's control
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
(please) look; see; (please) try to do
don't worry about it; it's nothing; don't give it a thought
glasses; eyeglasses; spectacles; judgment; judgement; discrimination
unexpectedly; surprisingly
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
myopia; shortsightedness; nearsightedness