materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
going into battle; departure for the front
morale (of troops, team, etc.); esprit de corps
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
in terms of; from the point of view of
one-eyed; first (in a series); initial
safety; welfare; well-being
to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools
tortoise; turtle; heavy drinker; turtle crest; turtle mon
to stay indoors; to be confined indoors
to feel relieved; to forget about one's troubles; to settle into peace of mind
certainly; surely; definitely
absence; disregard; indifference
fulfillment; fulfilment; realization; realisation; completion
to hold hands; to join hands; to do together; to go arm in arm; to join forces; to link hands
to have a long life; to live a long time
historic; historical; traditional
subject; theme; homework; assignment; task; challenge
toddling; taking tottering steps
to fetter; to shackle; to bind
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over; to talk foolishly
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
princess; Her Royal Highness
your body; your health; yourself; you
opening to the public; making available to the public; putting on display; exhibiting; showing (play, movie, etc.); holding (interview, etc.)
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
to fall into (e.g. a hole); to fall into (chaos, depression, dilemma, illness, etc.); to fall into (a trap, etc.); to fall; to surrender
certain; one; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
naturally; in due course; by itself; of its own accord
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
power; might; authority; spirits; vigor; vigour
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
cake served with tea; teacake
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully