to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
advance guard; vanguard; athlete who competes in the first match of a team competition (kendo, judo, etc.)
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
reaching; attaining; arrival
to strike back at; to bite back; to turn on; to rise against; to oppose; to defy
carefree; optimistic; careless; reckless; heedless; happy-go-lucky
authorization; authorisation; acknowledgment; acknowledgement; certification; recognition
someone who curries favor with their master while secretly plotting against him
denouncing; calling (e.g. somebody a thief); branding (as)
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter; nothing to worry about
leisurely; slowly; soon; shortly; here and there; scattered
passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing
worn-out; ragged; crumbling; dry and crumbly; falling (in drops or clumps); scattering
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
notable; important; chief; valuable; conspicuous; outstanding
control; restraint; suppression; constraint; curtailment; inhibition
official notice; Edo-period proclamation issued by the shogunate (or a daimyo, etc.) usu. to the general populace
armed forces; military; troops
route; course; path; one's future course (e.g. after graduating high school)
fortified city; walled city
self-defense; self-defence
strength; power; proficiency; ability
town; block; downtown; main street; street; road
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
defense; defence; defensive preparations
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
battle formation; lineup (e.g. for a game)
general; admiral; head; chief; old chap; mate
deep pool; deep water; abyss; depths (e.g. of despair, etc.); grip (e.g. of death)
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
continually; continuously; incessantly; without interruption
successively; one after another
fateful; decisive (e.g. war)
fort; stronghold; fortification
you could say; you might say; verging on the