muzzling (a person); preventing (a person) from revealing something; silencing (a person); murdering (a person) to prevent them from revealing something
ambush; troops in ambush; unexpected opposition; unexpected obstacle
counter for parts, stages, installments, etc. (of a story, series, project, campaign, etc.); counter for bullets
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
defective article; damaged goods; deflowered girl; unvirtuous girl
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
to pass (of time); to elapse
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
honest; respectable; respectable occupation (i.e. not yakuza, prostitute, etc.); person in a respectable occupation
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
rough (behaviour, temperament, etc.); wild; rude; violent
blockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area); freezing (funds)
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
applicant for a job; job seeker; job-hunter
to crack (person's voice); to squeak
turn (in line); order of things; sequential order
to omit; to leave out; to overtake; to pass; to say; to speak
to blame; to reproach; to question (a suspect); to challenge; to aggravate (an injury); to be aggravated
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
(are you) alright?; (are you) OK?
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
moment by moment; hour by hour
breast; chest; pit of the stomach; solar plexus; epigastrium
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
ordinary soldier; mere soldier
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
military forces; hosts; troops
to row; to scull; to pedal (e.g. bicycle); to swing (on a swing); to operate a hand pump; to push through (deep snow, the jungle, etc.)
to be helpful; to be useful
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
(walk) briskly; at a brisk pace; quickly
to plunder; to grab; to snatch
hegemony; leadership; initiative
robbery; pillage; seizure; hijacking; plunder; extortion