tapestry; wall hanging; banner
witnessing; observing; sighting
good; goodness; right; virtue
correlation; interrelation
bar; measure; short pause (in writing); petty principles; minor details
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
long-awaited; much-awaited
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
order (esp. to a number of people); command; ritual of bowing at start and end of school class
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
handed-down order; issued instruction; word of command
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
to scatter; to disseminate (e.g. a rumor); to spread (e.g. germs); to distribute widely (e.g. leaflets); to hand out freely; to spend recklessly
to run about trying to escape
to be nearing death; to be dying
firefly (Luciola cruciata); lightning bug; glowworm
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
six (long cylindrical things)
to discuss; to talk together
main force; chief object; mainline
greed; craving; desire; appetite; hunger; avarice
500-man battalion (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement
to become famous; to make a name for oneself
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
end (e.g. of a line); tail end; rear; backmost part
transferring (to another ship, etc.)
attachment; adhesion; tenacity; fixation; obsession
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
and then; in addition to that; also; even so