document; letter; writing; contents (e.g. of a letter)
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
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
to fold one's arms; to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting
joint struggle; common (united) front
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
relationship of mutual trust; fiduciary relation
perfection; thoroughness; consummation
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
Joan of Arc (1412-1431; French military leader)
complete change; about-face
to make progress; to develop; to evolve (method, style, etc.)
(not) readily; (not) easily; (not) right away; (not) simply; (not) without difficulty
to employ; to hire; to engage
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)
to lose one's energy; to be cowardly
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)