there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
document; letter; writing; contents (e.g. of a letter)
to write down; to note down; to mention; to describe; to inscribe; to mark
to send (something) unsolicited; to send without the receiver's request
alteration; falsification; faking
oppressive rule; tyrannical regime; despotism
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot
to rescue (someone); to save; to help (out of a difficulty); to save (spiritually); to redeem (from sin); to deliver (from suffering, distress, etc.)
to flap strongly; to stir up fiercely
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
to be angry; to resent; to be enraged; to be indignant
punishment (of an enemy); chastisement
to crack down on (e.g. crime, corruption); to deal a crushing blow to; to bring down the hammer on
wandering samurai; soldier of fortune; brigand; hermit; mountain ascetic; itinerant priest
town area; urban area; metropolitan area; built-up area
gathering (esp. troops); getting together; mustering
stocking up (in case of emergency); stockpile; reserves; storing; laying in (supplies)
food (esp. staple food such as rice or wheat); provisions; rations; food supply
by sheer strength; by brute force
base (of operations); site; location; center; foothold; stronghold
to fold one's arms; to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
to be a good match (for); to stand a chance (against); to be able to compete (with); to hold one's own
to belong to; to come under; to be affiliated with; to be subject to
joint struggle; common (united) front
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
relationship of mutual trust; fiduciary relation
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
perfection; thoroughness; consummation
function; facility; faculty; feature
my; one's own; I ...; one ...
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)
prospects of victory; chances of success
ray of hope; glimmer of hope