blockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area); freezing (funds)
to exchange glances; to correspond; to counterbalance
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; material (e.g. for an article); matter (e.g. of a story); ingredient; leaven (bread); cause
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
in accordance with; according to
to explain clearly; to give detailed instructions
perfection; thoroughness; consummation
to play a role; to serve a function; to play a part
depending on the way ...; depending on how ...; according to how ...
outbreak of war; starting a war
yell (of encouragement); cheering (esp. for a school sports team)
benefiting from the influence of a master or parent
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
to distort; to strain (interpretation); to force (meaning)
sudden; abrupt; impromptu skit; bandwagon fan; fair-weather fan
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
nod; inclination of the head
practice; practising; training; study
to sustain a serious wound
commander; commanding officer; CO
to antagonize; to provoke antipathy
postwar period; period after Second World War
to be prolonged; to drag on
to be injured; to sustain a wound
castle town; city in Japan that developed around the castle of a feudal lord
pouring one's own drinks; drinking alone
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
rogue; thug; hoodlum; punk; racketeer
mismatched; odd; irregular; inconsistent; incoherent; confused
lightly; gaping wide; suddenly; unexpectedly