stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others; solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)
to interrupt (with frivolous remarks, silly jokes, etc.); to butt in; to make teasing remarks
justice; fairness; impartiality
fairness; impartiality; justice; objectivity
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
solemn; sublime; grand; magnificent; impressive
number one; first; best; most; game; round
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder
promise; vow; engagement; convention; rule; resolution
to be dark; to be dull; to be unassuming; to be inconspicuous; to not stand out
half; semi-; half-past; odd number; (arch.) unit of land area (595.8 m^2)
stability; security; equilibrium
mechanism; organization; organisation
outside (e.g. of a building); exterior; outside (of a group, company, etc.); outside world
armoring; armouring; armor; armour
without gaps; closely packed; always; usually; often; frequently
to lie on top of each other; to overlap; to pile up
joint (knee, elbow, etc.)
various; varied; diverse; all sorts of
interference; intervention; meddling
structure; construction; arrangement; plan; plot; contrivance
to give (time, money, goods); to donate; to do; to perform; to apply (processing, makeup, etc.); to add (e.g. ornamentation, annotation)
to rewrite; to overwrite; to renew; to transfer
to take over; to capture; to seize; to hijack (vehicle, account, etc.)
devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)
in person; personally; directly
to entertain; to make welcome
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
swift attack; quick attack; fast break; right away; without delay; immediately
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
long handle; long-handled spear; long shaft
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)