to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
young lady of noble birth; princess (esp. in Western contexts, tales, etc.); girl; small; cute; (arch.) prostitute
soon; before long; shortly; close (by); near; nearby
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
boss; leader; head; boss (difficult enemy, usu. at the end of a section or level)
personal combat; one-to-one fight
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up
feats of arms; military exploits; distinguished military service
song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
to extol; to sing the praises of; to celebrate; to declare; to stipulate; to express
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
going public (with a matter); becoming public knowledge; recourse to litigation; taking (a matter) to court
to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
party; group; troop; one act; one action; one deed
triumphant return; returning in triumph
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
head; lead; vanguard; first
land near a castle; castle town
festival merrymaking; revelry
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
estimate (of costs); budget
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
that's a different matter; that's a different story
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
to say no more; to sink into silence
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)