cutting; severance; section; amputation; disconnection
small dining table (usu. for a single person); serving tray (with legs); meal; food; counter for bowlfuls of rice; counter for pairs of chopsticks
to whine; to make feeble complaints
escape; flight; breakout; fleeing; desertion
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
superiority complex; sense of superiority
genuine; authentic; true; pure
to pluck off (esp. by twisting); to pick; to break off; to wrest (away from); to wrench free; to snatch (away)
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
facing; opposite; across the street; other side
although; though; despite the fact that ...
coolie; laborer; labourer; carrier
nimble; agile; quick; quick (thinking); smart; alert
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
proficient; skillful; patience; perseverance; fortitude
to balance; to counterpoise; to remain unchanged; to share (e.g. the expense); to bear (part of)
spirit; heart; disposition
moving forward by sliding on one's knees (in the presence of high-ranking individuals)
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
although I say; although one might say; although called
thousands die to make one hero; (lit.) one general reaches glory, ten thousand bones are left to dry
winning a battle; victory; victorious battle
huge win; overwhelming victory
valley; ravine; cleavage (breasts); slum
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
to push on; to plunge forward; to push one's way to
to consult with; to discuss; to confer; to deliberate
to concentrate; to devote; to apply; to strain; to rack
to put one's heart and soul (into); to completely devote oneself (to)
entrusting; charge; delegation; authorization
locational advantage; advantageous position
in terms of; from the point of view of
to launch oneself upon; to make one's debut
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager