state of the war; war situation
to fight (with); to cross swords; to compete (with); to argue (with); to have an argument; to have a dispute
looks (esp. of a woman); features; ability; capability; (public) estimation (esp. of a man); credit
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
mystery; something inexplicable; unfathomable (of a Buddha's abilities); 10^64 (or 10^80)
treating someone (to food or drink); dinner; wonderful food; (arch.) running about
return present; return gift; something done in return (as way of thanks); retaliation; revenge
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
to (hit and) crush; to smash; to squash; to defeat soundly; to crush (an opponent, hopes, etc.)
therefore; thus; well, then ...; that's right; indeed; (arch.) ... on earth?
to show up; to appear; to turn up
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
arms; weapons (of war); armor; armour
chain mail (armor, armour)
order of chivalry; chivalric order
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
personal accessories (ornaments, adornments)
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
loud laughter (esp. by a group of people); roar of laughter; raucous laughter
same time; simultaneous; concurrent; synchronous
to advance on; to close in; to march on; to descend on (the enemy); to move towards; to surge forward (crowd, wave of nostalgia, wave, etc.)
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
closing in on (the enemy, first place, etc.); coming close to; pressing hard; pressing hard (e.g. with a question); taking to task; grilling
veteran (e.g. soldier); battle-hardened; seasoned; (of) long military service
equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence
to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)
small fish; small fry; (a) nobody; small fry; noob; weak player
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
the mere shadow of one's former self; the ruin of what one once was
to employ; to hire (a servant)
need for caution; need for care; requiring special attention
recommendation; putting in a good word for someone
ghastly; gruesome; appalling; lurid
in bad taste; vulgar; tasteless
to make (a person) pay for (something)
dignified appearance; majestic appearance; imposing appearance
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
(not) even a little bit; (not) in the slightest; (not) one bit
impudent; brazen; shameless; bold
hateful; detestable; loathsome