capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
stopping a sword stroke between one's bare hands
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
amount of force (required to do something); (using the) right amount of force; appropriate use of force
dull (e.g. of movement or reaction); sluggish
war situation; progress of a battle
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
to close (one's eyes); to shut
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
just before one's eyes; in one's presence; personally
Why?; Why not?; What for?; What's wrong?
having lost face; in a bind
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
wicked person; evil person; scoundrel; bad thing; mischief
to wake up; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to become enlightened
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
interior; inside; internal
sunlight; sunshine; sunbeams
isolation; cut off; blockade; quarantine; interception; deprivation
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
to have a (rough) idea (of what the situation is)
calm; composed; leisurely
to be brought forward (e.g. by three hours); to be moved up; to be hasty; to be rash; to quicken; to speed up
clerk at the information desk
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
after this; from now on; hereafter; thereafter; since (then); after
pleased to make your acquaintance
just like that; quite so; I agree; (lit.) that street
as you see; as you can see
vast; extensive; immense; huge; large; grand
to lose one's way; to get lost
just because; even if; even though
going against one's will; contrary to one's intentions; going against one's desire; going contrary to one's wishes
one thin flat object; one sheet