leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
to emit a voice; to emit a sound; to be able to speak
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
difficult to ...; hard to ...
aimlessly; unexpectedly (showing up); slowly swaying; staggering; moving feebly
(hand) gesture; movement of the hand
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing
gem; jewel; precious stone
one after another; in rapid succession
to sob convulsively; to heave with sobs
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
to occupy; to hold; to account for; to make up; to take up
to search for; to seek for; to look for
feeling of fullness; sense of sufficiency; feeling of satisfaction
here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now
to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes
to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)
cooperation; coordination; link
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
overlooking; turning a blind eye
on countless occasions; many a time
skirmish; brush (with the enemy); small fight with a military enemy; squabble; quarrel; brief argument
to finish; to get it over with; to settle; to pay back; to get along (without something); to make do with (without)
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
advantages and disadvantages; interests (of parties)
both countries; Ryōgoku (area of Tokyo)
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
declaration of war; proclamation of war
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
place; situation; position; location
the south; southward; southern direction; countries in the south (esp. Southeast Asia and the pre-WWII South Pacific Mandate)
allied forces; the Allies (e.g. in WWII)
declaration; statement; proclamation