attack on both sides; pincer movement; double envelopment
battle formation; disposition of troops
great disaster; horrible tragedy; catastrophe; catastrophic event; catastrophic incident; dire calamity
to send (something) flying; to splatter; to drive (something) off
(weather) front; front line; forward area; action zone
sacrificial pawn; sacrificed piece; sacrifice
colonization; colonisation
mixed (e.g. team, chorus)
army; armed forces; military authorities; team; group
catapult; ballista; mangonel; sling; slingshot
to have an audience; to meet; to face (an enemy); to confront; to serve (esp. as one's wife)
body double; double; wire puller; person behind the scenes; shadow commander
latch; clasp; catch; check; fastener
raid; military attack by a mobile unit; hit-and-run attack; shortstop; short
lavish feast; splendid banquet; corporate largess; lavish hospitality
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter
uninhabited area; acting inhumanly; inhuman person; nonhuman life (usu. sentient)
bare (naked) body; complexion (e.g. face)
to sink (into); to cave in; to get stuck in
attachment (to); tenacity of purpose
fanaticism; zealotry; blind devotion
to blaze; to burn brightly
clockwork (motor, etc.); spring action
to crack; to develop a crack
sake brewery; wine cellar; bar; bar-room
decisive battle of brief duration
batsu game; punishment given to the loser of a game or contest
eight-tenths; casting someone out; type of baggy tobi trousers with the baggy part taking up eight-tenths of the full length of the trouser leg
shout of victory; cry of triumph
one's own potential; real ability; one's own strength
daring and resolute; having dauntless courage
to appease; to suppress; to calm
hardworking; painstaking; diligent; conscientious; sincere