wild; freakish; madcap; crazy; hysterical
neighboring villages; neighbouring villages; suburban districts
to get information; to find out; to get wind of
dilapidated house; deserted house
completely black; black from top to bottom; black from head to toe
hiding place; hideout; refuge; retreat; hideaway
to send; to direct; to dispatch (person, car, etc.); to direct (attention); to turn (spotlight, etc. on)
to open one's eyes wide (in anger, surprise, etc.); to goggle at
et cetera; etc.; and the like; and so forth
one's body; one's person; oneself; one's appearance; one's place (in society, etc.); one's position
clearing one's throat; cough
interested person; volunteer; supporter
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
composition; formation; organization; organisation; compilation
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
to gain fame; to make one's name
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
to expose to danger; to imperil; to jeopardize
physical condition; state of health; shape
to be better (than); to be superior; to surpass; to excel; to be excellent
at a young age; while still young
(medieval) knight; samurai on horseback
as (for); for; in the capacity of
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
lower grade; low class; junior (officer)
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
achievement; performance; results; work; contribution
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to be noisy; to be astir; to rustle; to murmur
serviceman; servicewoman; soldier; member of the armed forces; military personnel
producing (people) in great numbers; appearing one after the other
coming out; going out; attending (work); appearing (on stage); start; beginning; origins
to look away; to avert one's eyes; to avoid facing (e.g. reality)
daughter (esp. of someone of high standing); (another's) daughter
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
of great promise; with a promising future