sacrificial pawn; sacrificed piece; sacrifice
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
old-timer; veteran; senior; old stump; old roots
members; member; constituent
important matter; matters of weight
deed; act; conduct; behavior; asceticism
all together; in a body; en masse; all alike
match; game; bout; contest
to polish up (on); to refine; to hone; to polish (by rubbing)
bravery; military prowess; valour; valor
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
going into battle; departure for the front; appearing (in a match); starting an election campaign
just cause; good reason; pretext; duty (to one's country, sovereign, etc.)
permeation (of thought, ideology, culture, etc.); infiltration (e.g. of ideas); permeation (of a liquid, etc.); soaking; osmosis
samurai acting as an attendant; retainer; thane (in medieval Europe); thegn
in the belly; in one's heart of hearts
to do something distinguished; to perform great deeds; to distinguish oneself (e.g. in war)
prosperity; glory; splendour; splendor; majesty; luxury
attendant; valet; servant; follower
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
to be noisy; to be astir; to rustle; to murmur
the future; future prospects
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
storey; story; stairs; stage (in chronostratigraphy); counter for storeys and floors of a building
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
to have a meal together; to sit at table
snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily
plentiful; abundant; ample; lavish
to reach an extreme; to reach a limit; extremely; to be stuck; to be in a dilemma; to be decided
desktop; desk-top; tabletop; after-dinner speech
to gouge out; to excavate; to hollow; to bore; to drill; to carve (e.g. pumpkin)
pomade; balm; perfumed oil
both people; two people; two directions; both directions
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adroit